Project Architect

GFT • New York, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Project Architect to join our Architecture Team in New York City, NY. This role requires regular attendance at our NYC office. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and exposure to a wide variety of public sector projects, including but not limited to K-12, rail & transit, infrastructure projects and public works. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading/assisting a project team in the development of architectural design and the preparation of construction documents including drawings and specifications. They will communicate with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure coordination of project requirements and collaborate as necessary. The role involves product research and coordinating technical aspects of the design of a project. The Project Architect will keep the Project Manager and Principals informed of progress, issues and/or need for assistance, and follow corporate and/or client standards for project production and review. The ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently, as well as on multiple assignments and manage time effectively to meet project deliverables, is crucial. Responsibilities include developing presentations, designs and technical solutions through all phases of a project, producing conceptual renderings for project and presentation purposes, and providing construction support including review of shop drawings, RFI’s, site inspection and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required
• New York registered Architect is a requirement for this role
• 10 or more years of experience in architecture design and preparation of construction documents.
• Experience with public sector projects.
• Detailed knowledge of current International Building Codes, NFPA, ADA, LEED, and knowledge of related standards such as ANSI, ASTM, ASHRAE etc.
• Highly proficient in REVIT Building Information Modeling Architecture with experience in both design and construction documentation is required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite.
• Must be able to work effectively in team situations and establish strong relationships with other teams where overlap of client project work exists.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on projects for the School Construction Authority is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist a project team in the development of architectural design and the preparation of construction documents including drawings and specifications.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure coordination of project requirements and collaborate as necessary.
• Responsible for product research and coordinating technical aspects of the design of a project.
• Keep Project Manager and Principals informed of progress, issues and/or need for assistance.
• Follow corporate and/or client standards for project production and review.
• Ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and manage time effectively to meet project deliverables.
• Develop presentations, designs and technical solutions through all phases of a project.
• Produce conceptual renderings for project and presentation purposes.
• Experience with construction support including review of shop drawings, RFI’s, site inspection and reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior