Principal Architect

About the Role

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state public agency operating some of the busiest and most important transportation links in the New York/New Jersey region. Port Authority architects work on a wide range of projects within the general context of transportation and infrastructure. The airports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, and bus and rail terminals form important transportation links in the region.

Whether working on a major public project such as an airport terminal rehabilitation, or a support structure such as a firefighting facility, the in-house architectural team is committed to quality and efficiency to serve the design needs of the agency. The architectural unit is part of a multi-discipline group of engineers and other design professionals that form the Engineering Department of the agency.

The Port Authority is seeking to fill a position of Principal Architect in the Engineering Department’s Design Division, located at 4

WTC, 19th floor.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state public agency operating some of the busiest and most important transportation links in the New York/New Jersey region. Port Authority architects work on a wide range of projects within the general context of transportation and infrastructure. The airports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, and bus and rail terminals form important transportation links in the region.

Whether working on a major public project such as an airport terminal rehabilitation, or a support structure such as a firefighting facility, the in-house architectural team is committed to quality and efficiency to serve the design needs of the agency. The architectural unit is part of a multi-discipline group of engineers and other design professionals that form the Engineering Department of the agency.

The Port Authority is seeking to fill a position of Principal Architect in the Engineering Department’s Design Division, located at 4

WTC, 19th floor.

• While working under the supervision of the Office of the Chief Architect, the applicant shall be responsible for managing multiple projects within an assigned program management group, that may include multiple public design, state of good repair, and/or large redevelopment project(s).
• The applicant will implement architectural vision, conceptual direction, and the quality of design established by Chief Architect for architectural projects/programs.
• The individual will assign projects to designers and project architects and manage their efforts.
• The applicant will evaluate the performance of assigned permanent and consultant staff and provide performance management through counsel regarding training and professional development.
• The individual shall be responsible for the initial approval of project proposals, including budgets and schedules developed by staff prior to their submission to the Office of the Chief Architect.
• The individual shall be responsible for technical verification of project design, including but not limited to meeting designated codes and standards and life safety requirements.
• The individual shall be responsible for ensuring that contract drawings are complete, biddable, and ready for signature.
• The applicant will interface with various program/project managers, shall be responsible for resolution of all QA/QC issues, and may be required to represent the Office of the Chief Architect to internal and external constituencies.

• A minimum of a Four-year degree in Architecture.
• A license to practice Architecture in NY or NJ; an ability to achieve licensure in both states within six months of selection for position.
• Fifteen or more years of experience in the field of…