Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Senior Design Reviewer (Architectural)
$93,614 to $108,150 a year
Posted until October 17, 2026 · posted August 18, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Competitive title
A job title where you show you are right for it by passing a competitive exam: multiple-choice, practical, education and experience, or a mix. On our job pages this shows as "Civil service exam title".
Mostly for people already in city service. The posting says:
“Only candidates who are permanent in the Architect title, reachable on the open-competitive lists for exams no. 3040, no. 5009 or no. 6012 may apply.”
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From ≈ $45.01 an hour · $3,601 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $28.01/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$3,588 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 15 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $221 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
- A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
- In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
- In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
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The work
What the job is.
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35 hrs a week
“Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101”
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Fieldwork or outdoors
“The selected candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and the latest technologies and innovations in the field.”
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- Hours
- Full-Time – 35 Hours
- Work Location
- 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Architect title, reachable on the open-competitive lists for exams no. 3040, no. 5009 or no. 6012 may apply.
Read the rest, from the posting
Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card, Receipt of Filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering seeks an experienced Architect.
Reporting to the Director and Deputy Directors of the Architecture Unit, the selected candidate shall be responsible for project scope development; existing conditions and forensic analysis; the review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants; and the preparation and review of documents and construction administration for in-house design projects.
As Team Leader, the selected candidate shall coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with project schedules, budgets, and applicable codes.
The selected candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and the latest technologies and innovations in the field.
The selected candidate will interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff.
Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type.
DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs
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Skills they'd like
Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of full-time experience as a Registered Architect.
The ideal candidate should have experience in new construction and renovation work.
Previous experience should include scope development, preparing and reviewing design and construction documents, and construction administration.
All the skills they list
Good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of NYC Building code and computer-aided drafting are essential.
Good interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, consultants, contractors, team members and managers are required.
AutoCad experience required, Bluebeam Revu and Revit preferred, LEED accreditation preferred.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.