SCA Architect

Requisition ID: 2026-12483 Category: Project Management Job Location: New York, NY Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a SCA Architect that will serve as the School Construction Authority's on‑site representative overseeing one or more construction projects at various stages of development. This role will sit primarily on the job site. Who are we? As a Top‑10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family‑owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on‑time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Who are you? You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self‑starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value‑add solutions. YOUR core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What's in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. Responsibilities Develop test fits and feasibility studies for new buildings and additions, including creative solutions such as vertical additions requiring significant architectural and structural analysis. Analyze land use regulations, NYC Construction Codes, NYC Zoning Resolution, and other applicable requirements for proposed sites. Conduct site observations and prepare field reports. Present studies to an interdisciplinary committee of internal stakeholders. Provide technical assistance for Real Estate, Legal, and Capital Plan Management in negotiations with developers. Engage with developers and other stakeholders in pre‑design meetings for mixed‑use projects. Perform scope and design review of Capacity and CIP projects at all phase submissions. Work with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors and various government agencies. Assist in preparing new design standards and procedures. Handle multiple projects at the same time. Serve as a member of project teams. Maintain and develop general understanding of architectural and engineering principles. Qualifications Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; Bluebeam Revu; AutoCAD; and Adobe InDesign. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience in drafting plans and sections in AutoCAD, interpreting NYC Zoning Resolution and NYC Construction Codes. Valid New York State registration as an Architect preferred. Compensation Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For New York this ranges from $110,000-$145,000 plus benefits and retirement program. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test. Gilbane is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilbane Building Company