Associate I

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Dental and Vision plans

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Annual bonuses

National and floating holidays time off

Vacation and sick time off

Remote work policy

Summer Fridays

Paid Family Leave

Professional development and training

ARE reimbursement

Quarterly team updates

Annual team offsite retreat

Job summary

Archinect is seeking an Associate I to contribute to various projects by developing design and technical solutions. The role involves collaborating with project leaders, participating in client meetings, and ensuring project quality.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in high-end residential or commercial projects, alongside problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple requests professionally.

Competitive salary, office benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in high-end residential and/or commercial projects.
• Basic understanding of construction means and methods, detailing, and documentation.
• Knowledge of Building Code for basic design elements.
• Complete understanding of all phases of architectural design process.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of design options and features.
• Executes project report updates on critical design, technical, and delivery issues.
• Collaborates with the team on the selection of finishes, fixtures, and project components.

Skills

Effective problem-solving

Focused research ability

Oral and visual presentation skills

Deep understanding of the firm’s portfolio

Advanced organizational skills

Job description

Associate I participates in the development and execution of Firm’s various projects. Developing both design and technical solutions under the supervision of project leaders, Associate I’s work independently, but have robust design, technical, and managerial infrastructure to support their efforts. With essential professional experience, Associate I’s are able to develop multiple aspects of a project while also guiding Associates in the development of design proposals. Capable of liaising with technical consultants and participating in client meetings, Associate I’s are responsible for a range of responsibilities for the projects in which they are involved. Associate I’s interact and collaborate with the project leaders to maintain Firm’s standard for quality of work.

CAPABILITIES

• Responsible for development of design options and features;
• Undertakes research of specific design aspects of a project;
• Responsible for the preparation of documents for local authority regulatory reviews with the guidance of project leaders;
• Participates in consultant coordination with the guidance of project leaders;
• Collaborates with the team on the selection of finishes, fixtures, equipment and other project components;
• Responsible for components of project documentation with the guidance of project leaders;
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals with the guidance of project leaders;
• Attends site visits and participates in Construction Administration process;
• Executes project report updates on critical design, technical and delivery issues at every phase of the project;
• Understands project goals and deliverables for every phase of the project;
• Informs teammates of progress and/or challenges to meeting project goals;
• Develops agendas and tracks action items to completion;
• Is able to absorb and implement the information presented in training targeted for Associate Is.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Effective problem-solving
• Focused research ability
• Oral and visual presentation skills to solve a technical problem and/or persuade an audience
• Deep understanding of the firm’s portfolio
• Agreeability (take a “yes and” posture with clients)
• Ability to traffic multiple requests and reconcile contradictory direction
• Able to surprise and delight clients
• Able to manage in person meetings and video presentations with high degree of professionalism
• Advanced organizational skills

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years of experience in high-end residential and/ or commercial projects
• Basic understanding of construction means and methods, detailing, and documentation
• Knowledge of Building Code for basic design elements
• Complete understandingof all phases of architectural design process

COMPENSATION

Competitive local salary, based on experience, skill and ability. Participation in office benefits program, including:

• Healthcare plan
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• Annual bonuses
• National and floating holidays time off
• Vacation and sick time off
• Remote work policy
• Summer Fridays
• Paid Family Leave
• Professional development and training
• ARE reimbursement
• Quarterly team updates
• Team interest groups
• Annual team offsite retreat
• Growth trajectory for high performers
• Strict no asshole rule