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New York, New York, United States
Onsite
Architect(s) (full-time, multiple openings) needed in New York, New York to determine how to strategically and pragmatically approach the design of projects from the proposal process through construction administration. Provide zoning and code knowledge, technical guidance, and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design issues such as ensuring that design solutions meet all regulatory requirements. This includes developing and proposing multiple strategies and methods to innovatively approach the project's design, as well as conceiving various design approaches by determining the types of materials to be used on the project. Lead all project phases to drive client projects from concept through design development to obtain client approval of the design, and then through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration. Collaborate and communicate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, vendors and regulatory agencies to resolve complex technical and design issues to meet overall project objectives. Lead pre-design tasks, including occupancy studies and zoning analyses. Once the designs are developed, prepare and produce detailed 2D/3D drawings and specifications that ensure that the client, project team and contractors can easily comprehend designs. Lead the construction administration phase of the project, including ensuring builder compliance with design specifications, responding to substitution requests, RFI's (requests for information), reviewing shop drawings and submittals by contractor and advise on design corrections. Conduct and document site visits. Lead documentation coordination with full consultant teams such as structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustic, landscape, civil and other consultants. Research and specify materials appropriate for project execution to validate that they are the right materials based on performance criteria. Lead the sustainability integration and coordination of any project certifications as part of the requirements for the project.
Must have a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, plus two (2) years of design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) with all of the following:
(1) Translating sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, 2D/3D software including Revit, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, Bluebeam Revu, and Enscape;
(2) Preparing full Design Development, Schematic Design, Construction Document sets in Revit;
(3) Utilizing site surveys, design sketches and other inputs to prepare digital architectural models using Revit and/or CAD based on BIM development standards;
(4) Participating in all project phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration;
(5) Producing high quality renderings, plans, sections, elevations and construction details for technology, media, professional services, financial services and developer clients;
(6) Working knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures;
(7) Facilitating multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with general contractor, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), lighting, audio/visual, and acoustics; AND
(8) Developing project manual and specifications.
In the alternative, we will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship). Two (2) years of the five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) must include experience with all of the following:
(1) Translating sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, 2D/3D software including Revit, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, Bluebeam Revu, and Enscape;
(2) Preparing full Design Development, Schematic Design, Construction Document sets in Revit;
(3) Utilizing site surveys, design sketches and other inputs to prepare digital architectural models using Revit and/or CAD based on BIM development standards;
(4) Participating in all project phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration;
(5) Producing high quality renderings, plans, sections, elevations and construction details for technology, media, professional services, financial services and developer clients;
(6) Working knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures;
(7) Facilitating multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with general contractor, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), lighting, audio/visual, and acoustics; AND
(8) Developing project manual and specifications.
Must have valid Architect License. All experience may be acquired concurrently. Incidental telecommuting may apply. Standard benefits will be offered, and employees will be eligible for bonuses.
The base salary range is $110,490.00 to $110,490.00, commensurate with relevant experience.