Project Architect

WRNS Studio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WRNS Studio in New York City is seeking a Project Architect to lead design teams through all project phases from concept to construction. The role requires collaboration with consultants, coordination with clients, and oversight of documentation and construction administration to preserve design intent.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture degree, licensure, and 8+ years of experience with strong leadership, communication, and knowledge of local building codes.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture (BArch / MArch).
• Demonstrated leadership for medium to large-scale projects; strong technical/design skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Licensed architect; LEED accreditation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through all phases from concept to construction.
• Coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables.
• Produce and oversee project documentation from concept through entitlement and permit submission.
• Oversee construction administration to maintain design intent during execution.
• Apply knowledge of architectural design, detailing, materials, and construction techniques.
• Collaborate effectively in a team while delivering high-quality design and sustainability.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor/Master in Architecture

Tools

Rhino

Sketchup

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WRNS Studio is seeking a Project Architect for our New York City studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through all phases of projects, from concept to construction on various sizes and levels of complexity
• Provide project team leadership and coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables
• Participate in production and oversee documentation of projects from concept, through entitlement, to permit submission
• Oversee construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through execution
• Exercise knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques
• Work independently and as part of a project team, collaborating effectively to achieve excellence in design and sustainability

Requirements

• Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
• Registered, licensed architect (LEED accreditation a plus)
• Minimum 8+ years of architectural and planning experience with strong technical, design, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects
• Preferred candidate will have some experience with interior architecture, especially for workplace
• Experience working in all phases of architectural projects, including Construction Administration
• Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
• Strong knowledge of local building codes
• Proficiency in Rhino, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite or a variety of conceptual design, rendering, and presentation graphics software platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Work location

Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.