Project Architect, Wood Frame Practice Lead

Archinect; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Benefits

PTO

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Professional Development

Job summary

Handel Architects in New York is seeking a highly motivated Project Architect to lead our growing wood-frame practice. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of professional experience in large-scale wood-frame multi-family residential construction and a strong track record delivering projects from feasibility through construction documents.

This role offers opportunities to develop the wood-frame sector, mentor teams, support business development, and contribute to client relationships while

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture is required.
• 10+ years of professional experience in large-scale wood frame multi-family residential construction.
• Experience with Revit and the design delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the wood-frame sector of our practice.
• Travel as required to build a client-base and oversee projects.
• Coordinate day-to-day with project teams and consultants.
• Lead design teams from feasibility through documentation and construction administration.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee contract documents.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Building codes knowledge

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Enscape

Grasshopper

D5

Job description

About Handel Architects

Handel Architects is an internationally recognized architecture firm with offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and Hong Kong. Our work includes interior design, architecture, and urban design and aims to leverage individual opportunities to create something greater: positive urban and social change.

Handel Architects Employer

New York, NY, USLocation: Tue, Jul 28 '26Posted On $100,000 - $130,000 annually Pay: About Handel Architects is an internationally recognized architecture firm with offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and Hong Kong. Our work includes interior design, architecture, and urban design and aims to leverage individual opportunities to create something greater: positive urban and social change.

About The Job

Our New York office is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Architect to lead our growing wood frame practice. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of professional experience in large-scale wood frame construction demonstrated through the completion of four or more projects of that typology. Experience in strategic growth and business development is a plus. This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead the wood-frame sector of our practice, serving as a technical resource and guiding project teams while expanding our capabilities in this market sector. The position also provides the opportunity to build industry visibility, foster client relationships, support marketing and proposal efforts, and contribute directly to the continued growth of the firm.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, ambitious and strategically minded
• Professional degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of professional experience in large-scale wood frame multi-family residential construction projects
• Professional experience with Revit
• Fluency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
• 3-D modeling and rendering experience preferred (Rhino, Enscape, Grasshopper, D5)
• Business development experience
• Excellent graphic presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with an aptitude for team collaboration and problem solving
• Strong critical thinking skills, an ability to carry out design concept to realization
• Working knowledge of building codes, zoning, ADA requirements, and other applicable standards

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the wood-frame sector of our practice
• Travel as required to build a client-base and oversee projects in development
• Day-to-day coordination with project team, including consultants
• Work closely with Project Managers to lead design teams from feasibility and concept design through documentation and construction administration
• Collaborate with design team in producing design documents and presentations for client and consultant meetings
• Direct and mentor junior staff
• Oversee the completion of architectural contract documents
• Administration of ongoing and future construction effortsMeet and manage client needs, in coordination with the various design team members and the construction team

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000-130,000 commensurate with experience
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Competitive PTO
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Professional Development

Remote Work Policy

To support onboarding, training, and team integration, new hires are required to work from the office full-time during their first six months. After this initial onboarding period, employees transition to the firm’s hybrid schedule of three in-office days and two optional remote days per week.

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