Licensed Architect - Design & Development Lead (Hybrid NYC)

American Institute of Architecture Students; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

Personal days

Job summary

American Institute of Architecture Students in New York, NY seeks a Licensed Architect to lead design and development across residential projects. The role offers a lean, entrepreneurial environment with autonomy, direct access to ownership, and influence over zoning, permits, and construction decisions.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with an established construction team, and exposure to the full real estate lifecycle in a hybrid NYC setting.

Qualifications

• Active architectural registration in NY or NJ required.
• posted as licensed responsibility for project documents.
• 5+ years in architecture and project delivery, prefer multifamily/residential.
• Experience coordinating consultants across design, docs, approvals, construction.
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD and Bluebeam; flexible platform use.
• Strong communication with owners, designers, consultants, contractors and field teams.
• Professional architecture degree or licensure pathway for NY/NJ licensure.
• Collaborative, self-directed work style with solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural direction across development lifecycle from feasibility to completion.
• Evaluate opportunities via zoning research, planning, test fits and code review.
• Direct internal and external architectural resources; set expectations for design quality and schedules.
• Review, sign and seal submissions as required by jurisdiction.
• Guide permitting and approvals across NYC metro area with agency coordination.
• Balance design goals with project economics; review costs and constructability.
• Support preconstruction and procurement; define trade scopes and vendor clarifications.
• Provide architectural leadership during construction; manage RFIs, submittals and field reviews.
• Partner with ownership and construction leadership to move projects forward autonomously.

Skills

Leadership

Zoning research

Project coordination

Documentation & signing

Client communication

Residential development

Licensure readiness NY/NJ

Education

Architectural license (NY/NJ)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

American Institute of Architecture Students in New York, NY seeks a Licensed Architect to lead design and development across residential projects. The role offers a lean, entrepreneurial environment with autonomy, direct access to ownership, and influence over zoning, permits, and construction decisions.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with an established construction team, and exposure to the full real estate lifecycle in a hybrid NYC setting.