Construction Observation: Architect’s Field Representative

Amie Gross Architects Employer:
Long Island City, NY, USLocation:
Tue, Jul 5 '22Posted on:
Full-timeType:

Qualifications:

• You are a seasoned expert in construction and know your way around mid- to high-rise New York City construction sites
• Have at least eight solid years of industry experience, primarily focusing on construction phases of projects
• Architectural Registration is not mandatory, but would be considered a very strong plus
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required, with knowledge of Revit considered a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Participate in periodic Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, whether in-person or virtually
• In-Person observation of construction work for general conformance with the drawings and specifications
• Provide field reports for site visits
• Manage and provide construction administration and oversight, including responding to RFI's, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD's), visiting construction sites to gather information and/or preparing punch lists
• Process the contractor’s shop drawings, product data, and samples
• Process responses to the contractor’s RFI’s
• Evaluate contractor requests for payment
• Handle requests for changes during construction
• Administer the completion and closeout process for projects
• Work on both renovation and new construction projects
• Can handle projects from $5-$50 million in scope!

Job Description:

• Field representative for the firm on a select number of projects
• Participate in periodic Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, whether in-person or virtually
• In-Person observation of construction work for general conformance with the drawings and specifications
• Provide field reports for site visits
• Manage and provide construction administration and oversight, including responding to RFI's, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD's), visiting construction sites to gather information and/or preparing punch lists
• Process the contractor’s shop drawings, product data, and samples
• Process responses to the contractor’s RFI’s
• Evaluate contractor requests for payment
• Handle requests for changes during construction
• Administer the completion and closeout process for projects
• Work on both renovation and new construction projects
• Can handle projects from $5-$50 million in scope!

Salary and Benefits:

AGA is honored to design spaces and buildings based on a set of values that foster harmony, community, and wellness; and we prioritize these values in our office by prioritizing our team members and their morale. We are pleased to offer our team members:

• Competitive Salary
• Full-time, long-term career opportunity
• Full benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Plan + match
• Compensation for ARE examinations for licensure
• Hybrid work schedule (three days in office, two days remote)

About AGA: Amie Gross Architects (AGA) is a full-service firm in NYC that has been designing equitable and engaging spaces for diverse communities since 1984. We practice community-based design and are strongly committed to using architecture to help address social inequity through housing, healthcare, education, and mixed-use projects. AGA is a recognized leader in the design of affordable and supportive multi-family housing. As a small firm, we find strength in our collaborative environment which has allowed us to create large and impactful buildings that serve the public good. For more information on our latest projects, please visit our website: AmieGrossArchitects.com

 Please email your cover letter, resume, and work samples (maximum of 7 MB, in PDF format) to aga@amiegrossarchitects.com. Thank you.

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