Project Architect / Project Manager

RZAPS | Ricardo Zurita Architecture & Planning P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

RZAPS - Ricardo Zurita Architecture & Planning seeks a capable architect with 5–8 years of professional experience, ideally in NYC. The role involves taking substantial daily responsibility for design and documentation, collaborating with the Principal, and guiding junior staff in a small-office setting.

You will contribute to all project phases, from design development through construction administration, with emphasis on coordination with consultants and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (5-year) or Master's Degree in Architecture
• Approx. 5–8 years of professional architectural experience
• Strong experience producing and coordinating Construction Documents
• Strong BIM and AutoCAD skills; ArchiCAD a plus
• Good understanding of architectural detailing and building construction
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small-office environment
• Fluent English-language writing and communication skills
• NYC project experience strongly preferred
• Experience with NYC public-agency projects (DDC/SCA) a plus
• Construction administration experience strongly preferred
• Architecture license in NYS a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Design Development and Construction Documents
• Coordination of drawings with structural, MEP and other consultants
• Preparation and coordination of specifications
• Construction administration: review of submittals, RFIs and field conditions
• Managing project schedules and meeting deadlines
• Quality control of drawings and documents
• Participation in client and consultant meetings
• Coordination of agency submissions and approvals
• Day-to-day organization and follow-through on assigned projects
• Assisting in directing and coordinating junior staff when appropriate

Skills

Architectural design

Construction documents

BIM

AutoCAD

ArchiCAD

Project management

Client coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ArchiCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

RZAPS - Ricardo Zurita Architecture & Planning is a collaborative, award-winning firm with a focus on projects that enliven public life.

Our projects include ground-up and renovation of public-use buildings, as well as the design of public spaces. Our mission is to develop designs that are process-driven in collaboration with our clients and community stakeholders. We are currently one of the firms selected by NYC DDC for the Project Excellence Program.

We are looking to add a critical team member to our small, collaborative practice. The ideal candidate has approximately 5-8 years of professional experience, preferably in NYC, and is capable of taking substantial day-to-day responsibility for architectural projects while working closely with the firm Principal.

We are particularly interested in a self-starter who is comfortable working in a small-office environment, can independently move projects forward, and knows when to seek input on important design, technical, client, or project-management decisions.

The position offers an opportunity for significant responsibility and professional growth, with direct involvement in all phases of projects and close collaboration with the Principal.

Responsibilities shall include:

• Design Development and Construction Documents
• Coordination of architectural drawings with structural, MEP and other consultants
• Preparation and coordination of specifications
• Construction administration, including review of submittals, RFIs and field conditions
• Managing project schedules and meeting deliverable deadlines
• Quality control of drawings and documents
• Participation in client and consultant meetings
• Coordination of agency submissions and approvals
• Day-to-day organization and follow-through on assigned projects
• Assisting in directing and coordinating junior staff when appropriate

The candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's (5-year) or Master's Degree in Architecture
• Approximately 5-8 years of professional architectural experience
• Strong experience producing and coordinating Construction Documents
• Strong BIM and AutoCAD skills; knowledge of ArchiCAD a plus
• Good understanding of architectural detailing and building construction
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small-office environment
• Fluent English-language writing and communication skills
• NYC project experience strongly preferred
• Experience with NYC public-agency projects, including DDC and/or SCA, a plus
• Construction administration experience strongly preferred
• Architecture license in NYS a plus, but not required

WORKING AT RZAPS

We provide a collaborative professional work environment steps from Bryant Park. Our team is comprised of a diverse, dedicated staff who participate in producing high-quality designs. Because we are a small practice, team members have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of a project and take on meaningful responsibility.

• We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits.