Lead Project Architect: Design Leadership & Sustainability

Fxcollaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FXCollaborative is seeking a talented Project Architect to lead all phases of the design process on diverse architectural, interior design, planning and urban design projects. The role emphasizes design excellence, coordination with project managers, and sustainability across commissions.

The candidate should bring 10+ years of professional experience, formal architectural education, and strong technical skills with Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Registered Architects preferred.
• LEED accredited preferred.
• A graduate of an accredited Masters or Bachelor of Architecture degree program or related combination.
• Strong design skills and excellent written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise.
• Facilitate firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.
• Coordinate project documentation execution, construction plans, and details while ensuring quality control and completion.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Direct production of schematic, design development, and construction documents in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, and construction documents for conformance with design.
• Assure execution of agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance.
• May establish architectural budgets, task schedules, and other components of the project work plan with the Project Managers.
• Implement meeting objectives, facilitate meetings, and provide documentation in collaboration with the Project Managers.
• Mentor staff and provide oversight of assignments.
• Be accountable for effective coordination with partners, clients, and consultants.

Skills

Design skills

Written and verbal communications

Coordination and leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

FXCollaborative is seeking a talented Project Architect to lead all phases of the design process on diverse architectural, interior design, planning and urban design projects. The role emphasizes design excellence, coordination with project managers, and sustainability across commissions.

The candidate should bring 10+ years of professional experience, formal architectural education, and strong technical skills with Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.