Project Architect - Affordable Housing & Rehab (Hybrid)

The Crowd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Job summary

The Crowd is an architecture practice known for delivering projects that strengthen communities and promote sustainable urban development. We are seeking a Project Architect with 6-9 years of experience to lead complex residential rehabilitation efforts, coordinating design teams, consultants, clients, and contractors from feasibility through construction.

Experience with NYCHA or public housing agencies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 6–9 years of professional experience, with existing-building rehabilitation preferred.
• Experience delivering complex renovation projects from design through construction administration.
• Background in multifamily residential or affordable housing projects; NYCHA preferred.
• US architectural registration preferred; LEED accreditation advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project teams across complex residential rehabilitation and renovation projects, from design through construction.
• Manage project schedules, scopes, deliverables, and submission deadlines.
• Work with clients, consultants, contractors, and public agency representatives to resolve issues and maintain communication.
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of design packages, construction documents, and regulatory submissions.
• Support construction administration activities, including site observations, RFIs, submittals, and change order reviews.
• Coordinate existing-building assessments and renovation strategies, including interior upgrades, exterior restoration, and larger-scale site improvements.
• Guide project team members through documentation and delivery, reviewing work and maintaining quality.
• Monitor progress, follow up on outstanding items, and communicate decisions and next steps to stakeholders.
• Help integrate sustainability, resilience, and building reuse strategies into project design and delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Sustainability focus

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

3D modeling

Job description

The Crowd is an architecture practice known for delivering projects that strengthen communities and promote sustainable urban development. We are seeking a Project Architect with 6-9 years of experience to lead complex residential rehabilitation efforts, coordinating design teams, consultants, clients, and contractors from feasibility through construction.

Experience with NYCHA or public housing agencies is preferred.