Project Architect

Arquitectonica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Arquitectonica in New York City is seeking an Architect with 8+ years of experience to join our design‑driven practice. You will lead production of contract documents, coordinate with consultants and government agencies, and ensure quality across multi-family, hospitality, and mixed-use projects.

Role requires advanced understanding of architectural design, building systems, and current construction practices, along with strong communication, presentation, and QA/QC skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post‑grad experience in architecture.
• Experience as a Project Architect on several completed projects, from conception through completion. Multi‑Family Residential, Hospitality, and Mixed Use experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with full‑service construction documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Confident communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail on all project related tasks.
• QA/QC experience.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of high-quality drawings, Revit models, and specifications that can easily be interpreted by consultants and government agencies and efficiently utilized by contractors in the field.
• Communicate professionally, thoroughly, and articulately with the project team, project manager, consultants.
• Evaluate plans and specifications prepared by the design team and external consultants, identifying conflicts, gaps, and opportunities to improve clarity.
• Ability to manage consultant work to meet deadlines, including leading regular consultant coordination meetings.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings and understand project scope, milestones, and risk areas in order to establish appropriate plans for on-time completion of project deadlines.
• Oversee and provide quality control for: Adherence to firm and industry standards, Construction and integration with typical means and methods, Code, life safety, accessibility, and agency compliance, Sustainability goals and project-specific performance requirements, Revit and BIM360 models.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

QA/QC experience

Ability to travel

Confident presentation skills

Tools

Revit

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

BIM360

Job description

Company Description

Arquitectonica is an award-winning, design-focused architecture and planning firm with a worldwide practice of 500+ employees located in eleven offices. Our Manhattan (New York City) office is seeking an Architect with 8+ years’ experience to join our team. Projects include Multi-Family Residential, Hospitality, and Mixed Use.

As a Project Architect at Arquitectonica, you will function as a core member of the project team and be responsible for developing and coordinating the production of quality contract documents. This position requires an advanced understanding of architectural design, technical detailing, building systems, and current construction practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the production of high-quality drawings, Revit models, and specifications that can easily be interpreted by consultants and government agencies and efficiently utilized by contractors in the field
• Communicate professionally, thoroughly, and articulately with the project team, project manager, consultants.
• Evaluate plans and specifications prepared by the design team and external consultants (engineers and other design professionals), identifying conflicts, gaps, and opportunities to improve clarity
• Ability to manage consultant work to meet deadlines, including leading regular consultant coordination meetings.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings and understand project scope, milestones, and risk areas in order to establish appropriate plans for on-time completion of project deadlines
• Oversee and provide quality control for:
  • Adherence to firm and industry standards
  • Construction and integration with typical means and methods
  • Code, life safety, accessibility, and agency compliance
  • Sustainability goals and project-specific performance requirements
  • Revit and BIM360 models

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 8 years post‑grad experience in architecture
• Experience as a Project Architect on several completed projects, from conception through completion. Multi‑Family Residential, Hospitality, and Mixed Use experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with full‑service construction documentation
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail on all project related tasks
• QA/ QC experience
• Ability to travel as required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off on accrual basis, paid holidays, sick leave

Compensation

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience and abilities.

This is a full‑time, in‑office role based in our New York City, NY. Please note relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP.