Project Architect

 

S9 Architecture is seeking a skilled Project Architect with 8-10 years of professional experience. The Project Architect will work closely with the Design Principals and Senior Designers, leading project teams in the documentation and detailing of projects.

 

Responsibilities:

• Direct and organize workflow and tasks to be performed by Intermediate Architects, as well as junior team members, in collaboration with project designers.
• Direct development of working drawing sets through all phases of design and oversee the work of the project team using Revit and Rhino.
• Review client’s stated construction budget and steer development of documents to align with budget goals.
• Manage Sub-Consultant deliverables and scope of work from schematic design through construction administration phases. 
• Support the Principals and Project Manager in client and consultant meetings and represent the firm in their absence.
• Review contracts for design deliverables required of the project team.
• Recognize and limit risk exposure to the firm through evaluation of project contract, site conditions, and parameters.
• Review all work product for technical and design accuracy prior to issuance.
• Assist Principals and Project Managers in creating and maintaining project schedules and scope of work.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture. Registered Architect, required.
• 8-10 years of post-graduate professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of NYC zoning resolution, building codes, standards and building structures.
• Experience in mixed-use mid-or high-rise developments with a strong background in NYC multi-family residential/commercial a plus.
• Highly skilled at Revit, Autocad, Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Skilled at coordination of sub-consultants.
• Ability to prepare schedules and fee proposals.
• Chair and minute team meetings.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to new and complex situations.
• Must have the ability to effectively present ideas both verbally and visually.
• Knowledge of construction methods and construction administration in NYC.
• Passion for mentoring and managing junior team members.
• Experience with technically sophisticated envelope systems.

 

A portfolio of work demonstrating and documenting independent work is required. Please attach a portfolio if you wish to be considered.

Salary range: $80,000-$100,000+

The range above is a good faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description.  We are however often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted.  If that ends up being the case, the actual salary may vary from the estimates provided above.

 

Who We Are:
S9 Architecture is a team of 50+ designers dedicated to giving form to our client’s pragmatic needs with a unique design approach rooted in “modern contextualism” and inspired by urban narratives. Rejecting pre-conceived ideas and stylistic preoccupations, each design solution is informed by programmatic, physical, environmental, economic, and contextual forces. We believe our projects are part of a larger whole, acting as glue that helps bind and enhance their context for human experiences.

 

Our work is primarily centered in the New York City area but we have multiple large projects across North America. We strive for high-minded design in everything we do and across all project typologies which currently include: residential, office, adaptive reuse, urban design, commercial, and mixed use.

 

S9 Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.