Project Architect - Luxury Custom Residential

Livingston Builders, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match after one yr

Job summary

Livingston Builders Inc. in Midtown Manhattan is seeking an architect or architectural professional passionate about detailing, coordinating design and construction management.

You will support projects from concept through completion, collaborating with Principals, affiliated architectural teams, design consultants, subcontractors, and site inspectors. Ideal candidates have 3+ years post‑degree architectural experience and drafting, a degree in Architecture (licensure preferred), and are

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-degree architectural experience
• 3+ years of drafting experience
• Degree in Architecture; licensure preferred
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and building codes
• Willingness to travel to project sites 25% of the time
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with affiliated architectural teams, designers, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors
• Support construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance
• Assist with schedules, budgets, and project timelines
• Review sequencing, documentation, and site conditions
• Participate in meetings and site visits
• Support interior renovations to ground-up residences
• Maintain high standards of client service and professionalism

Skills

Architectural experience

Drafting

Communication skills

Organization

Travel availability

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Livingston Builders Inc. is a boutique residential general contractor with 32 years of experience delivering highly customized luxury construction throughout Palm Beach, New York City, Connecticut, Long Island, and the Hamptons. Our work spans intricate historic renovations, high‑end interior projects, and design‑build ground‑up estates.We collaborate with leading architects, designers, and craftspeople, and take great pride in the quality of our work and the relationships we build with clients, partners, and one another. This role is employed by Livingston Builders Inc. and will work closely with our affiliated architectural teams and outside design consultants throughout the project lifecycle.We are a small, highly collaborative team offering direct exposure to the firm’s Principals and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. This is a fully in-office position based in our Midtown Manhattan office.

What to Expect

This role is ideal for an architect or architectural professional who is passionate about detailing—traditional and contemporary—and eager to be involved in both design coordination and construction management.

• You will support projects from early concept through completion, working closely with Livingston Builders’ Principals, affiliated architectural teams, design consultants, subcontractors, inspectors, and project teams. Responsibilities may include:Coordinating with affiliated architectural teams, architects, designers, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors
• Supporting construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and project compliance
• Assisting with architectural schedules, budget spreadsheets, and project timelines
• Reviewing construction sequencing, documentation, and site conditions
• Participating in project meetings and active site visits
• Supporting projects ranging from detailed interior renovations to large‑scale ground‑up residences
• Maintaining Livingston Builders’ high standard of client service, organization, and professionalism

Projects are located in the greater New York metropolitan area, including Southern Connecticut, Westchester, the North Shore of Long Island, and the Hamptons as well as Palm Beach, Florida. Candidates must be available to travel to project sites approximately25% of the time.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of post‑degree architectural experience
• Minimum 3 years of drafting experience
• Degree in Architecture; licensure preferred
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and building‑code requirements
• Interest in construction administration and working on active job sites
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across projects at different stages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and professional presentation
• Ability to anticipate project‑team needs and effectively manage up
• Comfortable working in both office and construction‑site environments
• Availability for travel to projects approximately 25% of the time
• Technical SkillsAutoCAD required
• Revit experience preferred; BIM experience is helpful but not required
• Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign
• Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• BenefitsMedical and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match after one year