Project Architect

Ramboll US Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Health and Retirement Benefi

Job summary

Henning Larsen's New York office is seeking a Project Architect with deep design documentation experience and enclosure detailing expertise. This licensed architect role requires 10+ years of professional experience and leadership capability, with in-depth proficiency across all design phases.

The Project Architect will lead design production, coordinate consultants, and manage façade modeling and documentation to meet code and sustainability goals, working full-time in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architectural practice experience.
• Licensed Architect.
• NAAB-accredited architecture degree.
• Strong technical proficiency with code knowledge and complex facade documentation.
• Mentor and lead junior team members; coordinate consultants.
• Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with Rhino and Adobe CS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design production and documentation to meet project goals and compliance.
• Develop compliant design solutions aligned with project requirements.
• Manage and delegate sheet sets to ensure comprehensive project documentation.
• Generate DD/CD-level facade details and models that meet code, performance, and constructability requirements.
• Provide code leadership across the project; BIM lead or liaison for design team.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's of Architecture (NAAB accredited)

Licensed Architect

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Description

Henning Larsen is an international design studio with strong Nordic roots and values at the core of who we are. We aim to promote a creative, non-hierarchical workplace, which fosters supportive environments and the freedom to assert and testnew ideasand visions. This work culture, coupled with our commitment to new learning opportunities, stimulates our employees' individual and collective creativity and skills in design and service. We currently employ approx. 750 people working in an international environment.

Job Description

Henning Larsen's New York office is seeking a Project Architect with deep design documentation experience, including enclosure detailing expertise, consultant coordination, and execution. This role is intended for licensed architects with 10+ years of relevant professional experience who demonstrate advanced technical proficiency in all phases of design and strong leadership and mentorship capability.

Your key responsibilities may include

Design Production + Delivery

• Oversee design and document implementation to meet project goals and compliance requirements
• Develop compliant design solutions aligned with project requirements
• Manage / delegate sheet set to ensure comprehensive project documentation
• Generate DD/CD-level facade details and models that meet code, performance, and constructability requirements
• Provide code leadership across the project
• BIM point person (or liaison) for design team and coordinates BIM standards / execution plan where required
• Select and develop primary building materials appropriate to the design intent and performance requirements
• Construction administration through comprehensive submittal / RFI reviews, field reports, walkthroughs / punchlisting as required

Technical Leadership

• Lead project delivery for complex projects under the guidance of the project leadership, with a focus on facade integration, technical execution, and drawing production.
• Manage team deliverable execution
• Provide mentorship and hands‑on guidance in facade modeling, detailing, and documentation standards to full project team, actively upskilling the team's technical capabilities.
• Lead consultant coordination (including agendas and minutes), communicating key decisions across disciplines
• Sustainability ambassador / point-person, responsible for coordinating that sustainability goals are considered in the day-to-day design process
• Manage open actions list with focus on consultant coordination items

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience in architectural practice
• Licensed Architect (required)
• Bachelors or Masters of Architecture from a NAAB accredited school
• Strong technical proficiency with demonstrated code knowledge and complex facade documentation expertise, accompanied by acute design sensibility
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members in facade modeling, detailing, and technical development, with demonstrated impact on team growth.
• Experience leading consultant coordination and managing project teams
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with Rhino, Adobe CS, and other digital design workflows preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project leadership in a multidisciplinary international team
• Effective time management, and organizational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Available to work full-time in person in New York, NY
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

What are we offering?

Joining Henning Larsen, you can expect:

• Collaboration with a global network of professionals, supported by a company recognized for design excellence and innovation
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace committed to supporting talent, collaboration and creativity
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits

Henning Larsen

Henning Larsen is an international design studio with strong Nordic roots and values at the core of who we are. We aim to promote a creative, non-hierarchical workplace, which fosters supportive environments and the freedom to assert and test new ideas and visions. This work culture, coupled with our commitment to new learning opportunities, stimulates our employees' individual and collective creativity and skills in design and service. We currently employ approx. 750 people working in an international environment.