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Facilities Architecture Manager

Job ID: 13604

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Station Environment & Oper

Date Posted: Nov 5, 2025

Description

Job Information:

Title: Facilities Architecture Manager

First Date of Posting: 11/05/2025

Last Date of Filing: 12/03/2025

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: Facilities Stations Programs

Reports to: Director, Facilities Stations Programs

Work Location: 2 Broadway

Hours of Work: 8 am - 4 pm

Compensation:

Salary Range (Grade D/634): $96,277 - $136,290

Responsibilities:

This position provides architectural oversight and coordination of NYCT capitally funded and facility capital construction projects, serving as the primary liaison between Station Operations and MTA Construction & Development (C&D). The Architectural Manager ensures that project design and construction activities protect station operations, employee facilities, and the customer experience while conforming to NYCT Construction Standards and Specifications.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

+ Design Review and Documentation Reporting

+ Review and approve the work of staff architects during both the design comment phase and the construction phase of capitally funded projects, and assist with design solutions when addressing issues that may cause project delays or when proposed designs do not meet or impede operational needs.

+ Evaluate architectural submissions, including PRDC sections, baseline drawings, design drawings, phasing plans, barricade plans, temporary layouts, signage, and station access plans, to ensure accuracy, compliance, ADA accessibility, customer safety, and minimal service disruption.

+ Coordinate with Station Operations and Maintenance divisions to communicate access restrictions, temporary closures, and restoration needs identified during the design review process.

+ Advise on architectural design solutions that maintain the functionality of employee and customer areas during construction activities.

+ Review architectural comments prepared by staff for completeness, consistency, and technical accuracy prior to submission back to C&D, ensuring all feedback is properly tracked and documented within the designated project management software.

+ Verify that all comments and required revisions have been addressed by C&D before FSP provides final sign-off on design submissions or construction documents.

Liaison and Coordination

+ Represent the Department of Subways (Station Operations) throughout all phases of capitally funded projects managed by C&D.

+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders within the Department of Subways and other MTA agencies to evaluate design impacts and participate in the development of mitigation strategies to avoid project delays.

+ Communicate project design requirements and operational constraints to C&D to ensure construction activities align with Subway operational needs and standards.

+ Attend design and construction coordination meetings to support staff and help resolve conflicts that may affect station operations or customer experience.

Project Oversight

+ Provide managerial oversight of multiple capitally funded projects to ensure consistent and timely completion of FSP deliverables, including design reviews, coordination comments, and operational analyses.

+ Monitor staff workload and project assignments to maintain balanced coverage across all active projects and ensure deadlines align with C&D schedules.

+ Ensure the accuracy and completeness of FSP submissions by reviewing staff outputs for quality, consistency, and adherence to NYCT Construction Standards and departmental procedures.

+ Track project milestones and coordination progress, identifying issues that require escalation or interdepartmental resolution.

+ Collaborate with C&D management to address recurring coordination challenges and improve design review and communication processes between agencies.

Leadership and Staff Development

+ Supervise and guide a team of architects and technical staff responsible for project review, coordination, and documentation.

+ Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development to strengthen staff technical capabilities.

+ Establish and enforce consistent standards for documentation, design review quality, and interdepartmental communication.

+ Oversee staff use of digital reporting and bulletin tracking tools to ensure effective coordination and accountability across projects.

Education and Experience:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in Architecture/Engineering. Six (6) years of related experience and two (2) years must have been in a managerial/supervisory/administrative capacity; or a satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

Desired Skills:

+ NYS RA License preferred, not required

+ Experience working with public sector agencies or large-scale transportation systems.

+ Familiarity with unionized labor environments.

+ Proficient in MS Office Suite

+ Proficient in CAD.

+ Cloud Based Filing Systems

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

Other Information:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.