Project Architect, Wood Frame Practice Lead

About the role

Our New York office is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Architect to lead our growing wood frame practice. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of professional experience in large-scale wood frame construction demonstrated through the completion of four or more projects of that typology. Experience in strategic growth and business development is a plus.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, ambitious and strategically minded
• Professional degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of professional experience in large-scale wood frame multi-family residential construction projects
• Professional experience with Revit
• Fluency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
• 3-D modeling and rendering experience preferred (Rhino, Enscape, Grasshopper, D5)
• Business development experience
• Excellent graphic presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with an aptitude for team collaboration and problem solving
• Strong critical thinking skills, an ability to carry out design concept to realization
• Working knowledge of building codes, zoning, ADA requirements, and other applicable standards

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the wood-frame sector of our practice
• Travel as required to build a client-base and oversee projects in development
• Day-to-day coordination with project team, including consultants
• Work closely with Project Managers to lead design teams from feasibility and concept design through documentation and construction administration
• Collaborate with design team in producing design documents and presentations for client and consultant meetings
• Direct and mentor junior staff
• Oversee the completion of architectural contract documents
• Administration of ongoing and future construction efforts
• Meet and manage client needs, in coordination with the various design team members and the construction team

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000-130,000 commensurate with experience
Annual discretionary bonus
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Competitive PTO
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Professional Development
Remote Work Policy: To support onboarding, training, and team integration, new hires are required to work from the office full-time during their first six months. After this initial onboarding period, employees transition to the firm’s hybrid schedule of three in-office days and two optional remote days per week.