Architect (Experienced)

RDG Planning & Design, Inc. • New York, NY

21d

About The Position

RDG is seeking an experienced architect to join its growing College & University market in New York City. The role focuses on designing projects that enhance higher education environments and leading marketing efforts for RDG’s College & University market in the Northeast. The architect will help shape the New York office through client relationship development, team mentorship, recruitment, and office growth. The position calls for an entrepreneurial, proactive professional motivated to make a significant impact and collaborate with RDG’s College & University team and other market leaders.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of professional work experience, including experience designing higher education environments.
• Licensed New York architect or able to acquire the required certification and licensure.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Past project management experience planning and developing projects from conceptual design through construction documentation.
• Strong leadership, written, and verbal communication skills that build confidence and trust with clients and staff.
• Critical-thinking and collaboration skills, with strong interpersonal skills, relationship-building ability, and execution strengths.
• Sound design communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated history of building long-term relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to develop successful strategies for completing work on time and within budget.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of client relationships in the Northeast higher education market.
• Collaborate with RDG’s College & University and Health Science Education team and other market leaders.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines, clients, and the public.
• Help recruit and build the New York, College & University, and Health Science Education teams.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for internal team members.
• Create presentations that communicate design knowledge, inspire clients, and clearly present design solutions.
• Help grow RDG’s brand and market share in New York.
• Develop strategies to complete work on time and within budget.
• Plan and develop projects from conceptual design through construction documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed