Multi-Family Studio Lead
The Role
The Studio Lead – Multi-Family is responsible for leading the delivery of Cedar’s multi-family and condominium architecture projects. This role owns project outcomes, client relationships, and team performance within the multi-family studio, overseeing complex residential projects from early feasibility through construction administration. This role will work closely with the Studio Director, the Director of Design, and Director of Construction to deliver technically complex projects with clarity, quality, and predictability.
This role is ideal for a senior architect with deep multi-family experience and a strong leadership mindset. This role reports to the Studio Director.
What You’ll Do
Own the successful execution of Cedar’s multi-family residential projects from concept design through construction administration
Lead and mentor Project Architects and designers within the multi-family studio
Serve as the senior point of contact for multi-family developers and contractors
Oversee code analysis, and permitting strategy, and consultant coordination
Drive standardization, repeatability, and efficiency in multi-family design and documentation
Consider scalability and integration of technology-enabled workflow
Ensure projects meet schedule, documentation quality, and delivery milestones
Collaborate with Operations to align staffing, forecasting, and performance
Partner with Design and Construction to maintain design quality and technical rigor
Identify opportunities and collaborate on solutions with Software engineers to ensure efficiency in integration of technology to improve project process and documentation
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in architecture
6+ years leading large multi-family or mixed-use residential projects
Experience managing project teams and client relationships
Strong understanding of zoning, building codes, and residential construction systems and detailing
Proficiency in design and documentation software (Revit, Autocad, Bluebeam) and multi-family scale documentation workflows
Education: 5-year BArch or MArch degree (preferred)
Architectural licensure preferred