Design Manager - NYC Office

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The Design Manager’s primary responsibility is to perform third party-architectural plan reviews of healthcare projects for conformance with customer agency guidelines, applicable codes, reference standards and other regulatory requirements. The Design Manager may also provide design review and construction observation for conformance with building code and customer agency guidelines, project goals and objectives where DASNY is the authority having jurisdiction.

• Perform plan review assignments at various stages of design to ensure project document compliance with all applicable client, state and federal codes, laws, rules, and regulations, with a focus on the Life Safety Code and New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, including associated reference standards.
• Review highly technical designs, plans, specifications, addenda and change orders.
• Review highly technical architectural/engineering reports and studies.
• Perform independent, in-depth investigations of specific problems including architectural/engineering analysis and recommendations.
• Consult with regulatory agencies regarding interpretations and applications.
• Monitor the services provided by professional consultants and meet to review and assist them in their submissions.
• Prepare reports for management and clients.
• Assist in the development, compilation, and distribution of technical data.
• Act as liaison between DASNY and clients and/or government agencies.
• Provide plan reviews for healthcare projects under Title 10 Public health Law for Article 28 certified facilities.
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to unit staff, Project Management staff and client representatives.

• Assist in the design, development, and/or testing of computerized systems/applications.
• Assist in the preparation of internal design work and modifications, sealing documents as required.
• Assist in the preparation of requests for proposals and the evaluation and selection of consultants.
• Identify new projects and violations requiring completion and dismissal.
• Assist Management in the development of policies.
• Develop, document and implement procedures.
• Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same.
• Undertake special assignments as directed.
• Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
• Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination.

Travel may be required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site. Must be able to work overtime or extended work hours as needed.

Official station is a standard office environment. Observation and testing is completed as needed at construction sites, buildings and other facilities, where the use of Technical Services related equipment is required.

• Bachelor's degree; minimum five years’ relevant architectural experience with building and/or facilities construction.
• Associates degree may be substituted with at least eight years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, licensed and registered in NYS as a Registered Architect; five or more years relevant post-license experience in the design and construction of health care facilities.
• Certification as a Code Enforcement Official in New York State.
• Must…