Project Architect / Project Manager, 10+ Years

Studios Architecture•New York, NY

1d•$104,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

We have openings in our New York office for project leaders with a passion for thoughtful, forward-thinking design. The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design. This role requires 10+ years of New York-based project management experience at an architectural or interior design firm working on large commercial office, mixed-use, civic, academic, cultural, or other complex projects. The candidate will be responsible for managing project teams, creating project proposals and fees, reviewing contracts and invoices, and interfacing with clients. The ability to lead multiple projects independently as well as collaborate on larger-scale projects is essential, along with the capacity to balance demands on multiple projects at various stages of development. A strong understanding of building systems, sustainability requirements, accessibility, and code compliance is needed to develop unique and engaging solutions tailored to the client’s vision and project requirements. Strong technical knowledge of Type I, Type II construction, construction detailing, building materials, and systems is required. Experience in LEED documentation and certification, space programming, space planning, workplace strategy, entitlements, planning approvals, and other relevant facets of commercial architecture and planning is desirable. Design and documentation experience using Revit is required. The ideal candidate is a licensed Architect in the State of New York. Qualities desired to excel in this role include an ability to be facile at problem-solving, strong presentation and communication skills. An aptitude for strong design and an ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment are also sought and valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design
10+ years of New York-based project management experience at an architectural or interior design firm
Experience working on large commercial office, mixed-use, civic, academic, cultural, or other complex projects
Experience managing project teams
Experience creating project proposals and fees
Experience reviewing contracts and invoices
Experience interfacing with clients
Capable of leading multiple projects independently
Ability to balance demands on multiple projects at various stages of development
Ability to develop designs with an understanding of building systems, sustainability requirements, accessibility, and code compliance
Strong technical knowledge of Type I, Type II construction, construction detailing, building materials, and systems
Design and documentation experience using Revit required
Licensed Architect in the State of New York
Ability to be facile at problem-solving
Strong presentation and communication skills
Aptitude for strong design
Ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in LEED documentation and certification
Experience in space programming
Experience in space planning
Experience in workplace strategy
Experience in entitlements
Experience in planning approvals
Experience in other relevant facets of commercial architecture and planning

Responsibilities

Managing project teams
Creating project proposals and fees
Reviewing contracts and invoices
Interfacing with clients
Leading multiple projects independently
Collaborating on larger-scale projects as part of a team
Balancing demands on multiple projects at various stages of development
Developing designs with an understanding of building systems, sustainability requirements, accessibility, and code compliance
Applying strong technical knowledge of Type I, Type II construction, construction detailing, building materials, and systems
LEED documentation and certification
Space programming
Space planning
Workplace strategy
Entitlements
Planning approvals