Project Architect - Retail / F&B

Overview

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Project Architect for its Consumer Experiences Market team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will design and deliver fast-moving retail and Food & Beverage projects while overseeing construction documents and coordinating with external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production and coordination of contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications.
• Ensure completeness of the work in alignment with the project contract and design intent, maintain MG2 quality standards, and coordinate consultant deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal design staff on the integration of design generated deliverables into contract documents and specifications.
• Display a detailed understanding of jurisdictional requirements, client standards, and programmatic guidelines impacting and informing design.
• Coordinate project deliverables with external consultants and project partners.
• Generate complete and comprehensive code research and feasibility studies, including required coordination with AHJ representatives.
• Provide administrative support for project teams including creating meeting agendas and minutes, updating project trackers, completing permit applications or checklists, maintaining RFI and submittal logs, and generating various types of project reports.
• Provide guidance to other staff members regarding implementation of design standards as required.
• Assist with generating accurate and complete project specifications that align with project scope, design intent, and contractual deliverables.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews of all deliverables, including coordination and review of consultant documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate external submittals to local permitting authorities and various AHJ's.
• Participate in the production and coordination of deliverables during construction administration.
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedules and workplans.
• Work should demonstrate understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Programmatic/rollout Food & Beverage experience required.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating architectural construction documents; previous documentation of various project types, scale, and complexity preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of construction administration including RFI/submittal review, generating field reports, and project close-out procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Pay

$83,000 to $98,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits including employee healthcare plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee wellness and assistance program.
• Participation in a 401K program with eligible company match.