Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for a Project Architect (temporary full-time 1 year minimum) in its Facilities Design Unit. DANY's Facilities Design Unit is a fast-paced, collaborative office seeking an experienced project architect to join our office as a consultant. In this position the Project Architect will be responsible for providing space planning, layout and design support to the unit.
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to work independently and to accept direction and learn new skills
• Experience with commercial and office build-out projects
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Detail oriented and precise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience producing SD, DD and CD documents using AutoCAD 2011 (or later) and SketchUp
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stake-holders, committees and agencies to ensure the successful completion of a project.
• Willingness and ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and to work effectively with coworkers within Facilities Design and other departments and agencies.
• Ability to work independently when required, and to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines and to prioritize when required.  Ability to check and critique one's own work.  Ability to communicate articulately, both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of architectural graphic and drafting standards and proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Thorough knowledge of system furniture such as Steelcase, Herman Miller, Knoll, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of design criteria including organization, adjacencies and aesthetics.
• General knowledge of materials, construction methodologies and assemblies.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and requirements; such as the New York City Building Code, New York City Zoning Resolution, Americans with Disabilities Act and egress and fire protection codes.
• General understanding of the design criteria of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural systems.
• Experience with creating architectural layouts and construction drawings in a professional office environment.
• Knowledge of Sketchup, Adobe Suite and Photoshop.
• Experience working with contractors and stakeholders and to represent Facilities Design.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited architectural school or an accredited Interior Design school.

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience
• One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of LEED standards and methodologies
• Experience with commercial and institutional projects
• Experience with projects for Public Agencies
• Knowledge of ARCHIBUS