Senior Project Architect

Moody Nolan•New York, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Architect with a passion for great design, looking for a fun, collaborative environment with diverse resources. This role involves providing design and delivery process leadership to the full design team and the client team, managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination. The architect will be responsible for full documentation coordination with consultants, resolving complex technical and design issues, and directing the production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks. The position requires oversight and delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality, facilitating submittal/substitution requests, and addressing RFIs during construction. The role also includes interfacing with building and permitting officials, coordinating client billing and collections, and managing client expectations and team communication. Experience in New York BD and Client Relationship is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, or related field
Licensed Architect with 15 plus years of professional experience in Architecture
Experience working with the New York School Construction Authority
Experience in managing multiple project types for healthcare clients
Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling software
Excellent written + verbal communication and client relationship management skills

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, or related field
LEED accreditation is a plus
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

Responsibilities

Provide design and delivery process leadership to the full design team and the client team
Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
Resolve complex technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative technical/constructable solutions
Direct production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks
Responsible for oversight and delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality
Facilitate the process for submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI
Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
Coordinate client billing and follow up with the client on collection
Managing client expectations, team communication, and oversight of consultant coordination