Intermediate Architect/Designer

American Institute of Architects; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401K

Healthcare coverage with employer contribution

AIA membership

Job summary

Larson Architecture Works PLLC in New York, NY is looking for a full-time Intermediate Architect/Designer with 5 to 10 years of experience to join their team. The role requires strong AutoCAD skills and knowledge of construction detailing. The selected candidate will manage the production of construction documents while collaborating with senior staff and ensuring high-quality results.

Benefits include paid holidays, healthcare coverage, and 401K. The position is in-office, located in midtown Manhattan, emphasizing collaboration and engagement in both design and construction processes.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in architectural practices focused on construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of construction detailing and types.
• Permanent legal US work status required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of construction documents.
• Work closely with principal and project managers to tailor each set of drawings.
• Oversee junior staff during the drawing development process.
• Ensure quality control in the content and appearance of documents.

Skills

AutoCAD skills

Construction detailing knowledge

Visual and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with teams

Education

Degree in Architecture (BArch, MARC, or Architectural Technology)

Job description

Larson Architecture Works PLLC is a boutique architecture firm in midtown Manhattan with a varied practice in high quality residential, retail, and institutional projects. Led by Principal Doug Larson, the firm has a strong foundation in contextual design and the work spans historicism to modernism. We seek to solve problems in creative, thoughtful and effective ways for our clients.

We are continuing to build a team and welcome applications from architects and designers who will work seamlessly with clients and fellow co-workers to realize projects with the highest standards.

There is an immediate need for a full-time Intermediate Architect/Designer with 5 to 10 years’ experience.

This position will require knowledge of many conventional aspects of architectural practice with an emphasis on Construction Documents. Working with a Project Manager/Project Architect, the Intermediate Architect/Designer will take 100% schematic design and early design development drawings into construction documents. They will organize sets of drawings, possibly on multiple projects of moderate size and complexity simultaneously. They will work with the Principal/Project Managers and Business Manager to tailor each set of drawings to the scope, budget and fee of the project at hand and the delivery method appropriate to the project. They will incorporate best practices in the construction industry, red‑mark drawings already produced, generate additional necessary documents, oversee junior production staff as the drawings are developed, and be responsible for quality control in the content and appearance of the documents. Some early involvement in design and some involvement during construction may be beneficial depending on the project.

Responsibilities

• Take 100% schematic design and early design development drawings into construction documents.
• Organize sets of drawings, possibly on multiple projects of moderate size and complexity simultaneously.
• Work with the Principal/Project Managers and Business Manager to tailor each set of drawings to the scope, budget and fee of the project at hand and the delivery method appropriate to the project.
• Incorporate best practices in the construction industry, red‑mark drawings already produced, generate additional necessary documents, oversee junior production staff as the drawings are developed, and be responsible for quality control in the content and appearance of the documents.
• Some early involvement in design and some involvement during construction may be beneficial depending on the project.
• Produce and coordinate construction documents.
• Manage consultant communication along with the Project Manager/Project Architect.
• Work independently but direct junior staff as needed.
• Be conversant with appropriate codes and adjust documents to reflect code requirements.
• Problem‑solve and apply their knowledge of construction detailing.

Salary range for this position is $70K to $100K per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture (BArch, MARC, or Architectural Technology).
• Strong AutoCAD skills is a must.
• Familiar with construction detailing and construction types.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently work with team and managers on multiple projects.
• Registration not essential, but a plus.
• Permanent legal US work status.
• Located in the NYC area for an in‑office position, 5 days per week.

Full‑time Benefits

• Paid holidays along with accrued sick / vacation/ personal days.
• 401K.
• Healthcare coverage with employer contribution.
• AIA membership.
• Pay for first attempt at licensure.