Architect, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s (foreign equivalent or higher) degree of Architecture or a degree in a related field. Five (5) years of full‑time directly related experience in Architectural Design and Construction Documents. Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience.

Experience with computer‑aided systems, preferably AutoCAD 2022 or greater. Working knowledge of New York State building code and ADA design guideline requirements to ensure proper designs. Must have, keep and maintain an appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (
*** Out‑of‑State Applicants, see Special Notes).

Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher). New York State Registered Architect. New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official. Directly related design experience with an architectural design firm or Federal, State, or Local Municipality Facilities Design department. Proficiency with Building Information Modeling and construction management software (Kahua, E‑builder). Experience in supervising the physical implementation of providing design services. Experience designing Research Labs and research equipment.

The purpose of the HSC Architect is to keep the Capital workload as well as local projects moving at an acceptable rate. The Architect will provide professional direction and oversight for all new construction and renovation activity. This includes responsibility for all duties necessary for project design and oversight. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide design services for physical alteration work that is funded by the Capital Plan and local projects to be administered by the HSC design and construction department. These services include diagnosis of the program, identification of the solution, design of the solution, preparation of drawings and specifications when needed, evaluation of bids when needed, field verification that construction work is completed meeting design drawings and specifications, and verification that actual design solves the original program.
  • Draw their own design in AutoCAD or related programs.
• Provide design and management services for new facilities and alterations to existing facilities using SUNY standards. These services include participation in the planning process, working with internal and external architect and engineering firms, reviewing finished drawings to verify that the campus program specifications have been met, and selected inspection of construction work to see that completed work meets design drawings and specifications.
  
  Coordinate with architects, engineers and engineering systems for successful projects.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the University and the State University Construction Fund (SUCF) and other State agencies.
• Manage multiple design projects concurrently, both Capital and local projects for in‑house design and design with outside consultant architects and engineers.
  • Review work submitted by consultants for completeness, clarity, constructability, correctness, and consideration of all applicable New York State codes.
  • Develop and maintain Campus Standards.
• Provide design and management assistance with Stony Brook Facilities and Support Services and/or Utilities in the form of critical Maintenance projects. The incumbent will assess the issues, investigate, develop estimates, design the solution and oversee the construction of said issues.
  • Design solutions that prioritize campus resiliency, energy efficiency, and long‑term durability.
  • Ensure all maintenance designs address Fire/Life Safety deficiencies and ADA accessibility gaps.
  • Develop cost estimates and oversee construction to ensure repairs are completed with minimal impact on University and Hospital operations.
• Attend assigned project meetings.
  • Develop drawings for the design documents.
  • Develop bid specifications for outside contractors for project designs, which include defining and specifying all materials and products required to complete projects and producing specifications for purchasing.
  • Assi…