Architect

About the role

This role offers an experienced architect the opportunity to lead complex projects from schematic design through construction administration in a collaborative, design-driven studio. You will take ownership of project documentation, coordinate closely with internal teams and consultants, and ensure that design intent translates into precise, buildable solutions. The position is ideal for a technically strong architect who enjoys mentoring junior staff, managing multiple concurrent projects, and contributing to a culture that values creativity, open dialogue, and long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive construction documentation sets across all project phases, from schematic design through construction administration.
• Translate design intent into clear, accurate, and buildable drawings and details that support high-quality project delivery.
• Prepare, revise, and manage drawing sets, details, and specifications while serving as a key technical resource for the project team.
• Cook up and manage drawing sets, details, and specifications while serving as a key technical resource for the project team.
• Cook up and manage drawing sets, details, and specifications while serving as a key technical resource for the project team.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, principals, consultants, and contractors to ensure project goals, schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Participate in and lead consultant coordination efforts, including structural, MEP, and other disciplines, ensuring well-integrated building systems.
• Respond to RFIs, submittals, and field issues during construction administration, providing timely and thoughtful resolutions.
• Maintain consistency, organization, and accuracy across all project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Independently lead projects from concept design through construction administration with limited oversight from principals.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, representing the firm in meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and agencies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including schedules, staffing, and consultant coordination, while balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Mentor and manage junior staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster professional growth and strong team collaboration.
• Contribute to design discussions and reviews, bringing a strong design sensibility to theater, cultural, museum, and related project types.
• Support budgeting and project management tasks, including tracking progress, identifying risks, and helping to keep projects on time and within scope.
• Engage in a collaborative, idea-driven studio culture by actively participating in critiques, workshops, and internal knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of post-graduate professional experience in an architecture office.
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Strong technical skills in architectural design, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Proven ability to independently lead projects from concept design through construction administration with limited principal oversight.
• Demonstrated experience producing and overseeing complex drawing sets with minimal supervision.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with the ability to use both platforms effectively on active projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Rhino and familiarity with additional design software such as SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with building systems and the ability to coordinate across multiple consultant disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, foster collaboration, and support a positive studio culture.
• Interest in building long-term client relationships and contributing to future business opportunities for the firm.
• Strong design sensibility, with the ability to balance conceptual thinking and technical execution.
• A sense of humor, collaborative attitude, and comfort working in an open, idea-driven studio environment.

Qualifications

• NYS architectural licensure strongly preferred.
• Experience with theater design, cultural projects, and museum design, including performing arts and exhibit environments.
• Experience with theaters, cultural facilities, museums, and related specialized project types is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with Rhino and familiarity with additional design software such as SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with building systems and the ability to coordinate across multiple consultant disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, foster collaboration, and support a positive studio culture.
• Interest in building long-term client relationships and contributing to future business opportunities for the firm.
• Strong design sensibility, with the ability to balance conceptual thinking and technical execution.
• A sense of humor, collaborative attitude, and comfort working in an open, idea-driven studio environment.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in architectural design, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with the ability to use both platforms effectively on active projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Rhino and familiarity with additional design software such as SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with building systems and the ability to coordinate across multiple consultant disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide teams, foster collaboration, and support a positive studio culture.
• Strong design sensibility, with the ability to balance conceptual thinking and technical execution.
• A sense of humor, collaborative attitude, and comfort working in an open, idea-driven studio environment.

Benefits

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $50.00/hr.

Contact Information

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.