Junior Architect

American Institute of Architecture Students; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortar Group in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Junior Architect to join our design team and assist with architectural design, coordination, and delivery of residential development projects.

The role offers hands-on involvement across planning, design, and construction phases, reporting to the senior team. Candidates should have 2–5 years of professional experience and proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and the Adobe MS Suite. A collaborative, fast-paced environment is valued.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional architecture experience.
• Experience with project scheduling and coordination.
• Strong graphic, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with NYC Building Code and Zoning Regulations.
• Experience coordinating with consulting engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing consultants, vendors, and contractors to see projects through to completion.
• Conduct design and zoning feasibility studies.
• Create design documents and filing sets for DOB submissions.
• Manage approval processes for select projects.
• Provide construction administration including site visits and RFIs.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Graphic and communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Who We Are:

Mortar is an architecture and real estate development firm located in Williamsburg Brooklyn, which specializes in small- to mid-size multifamily residential construction. We are passionate designers and entrepreneurs who believe that profitability and rigorous design standards are complementary, not mutually exclusive. The unique vertical integration of architecture, development, and asset management upon which our practice is built allows us to realize beautiful buildings through an intelligently designed project delivery methodology.

The Opportunity:

Mortar Group is seeking an Junior Architect looking with experience in architecture to join our team to assist with the design, coordination, and delivery of our residential development projects. The role is tailored to the needs of each project and its phase. A good fit for this position will be an optimistic and motivated individual who is eager to take ownership of their work. We are a small team and we value collaboration, communication, and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment. A desire to be heavily involved with all aspects of planning, design, and construction is required.

Your Role:

Your work will involve all aspects of the architectural design process, from feasibility studies through construction administration. You will report to Mortar’s senior team and work closely with other members of the architecture and development teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing and coordinating consultants, vendors, and contractors to see a project through to completion
• Design and Zoning feasibility studies
• Creation of design documents and DOB filing sets
• Management of the approval process for select projects
• Construction administration including onsite job management, troubleshooting and responding to RFIs and submittals

Who We’re Looking For:

• 2-5 years of professional experience in an architecture, development and/or related practices
• Experience with project scheduling and coordination with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Advanced graphic, communication, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with the NYC Building Code, Zoning Regulations, and Energy Analysis
• Experience coordinating and working with consulting engineers
• Understanding of building envelope, waterproofing, and MEP systems
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• A proactive, self-disciplined and confident attitude, at ease in a fast-paced working environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues, consultants, and construction managers
• Detail-oriented, accurate and hands-on approaches to projects
• Construction Administration experience

Compensation:

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Our Values:

We celebrate our employees’ diverse backgrounds and interests.

We strive to create an inclusive and supportive community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• We share a communal passion for design and an appreciation for creative opportunities
• We are committed to enabling healthy and balanced lives. Mortar offers comprehensive benefits including a health care plan, commuter benefits, and enrollment in a 401K retirement plan.
• We encourage professional development through reimbursement of certain licensures, exams, classes, and professional memberships and events.
• This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Only candidates whose skills match the minimum requirements above should apply.