Project Architects and Intermediate Architects | Transportation projects

CareerPoint Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading architectural and engineering firm, seeks Project Architects and Intermediate Architects to work on transportation projects in NYC, including the 2nd Avenue subway extension. Hybrid role based in Midtown Manhattan, with collaboration across disciplines and phases of design from concept through construction documentation.

The team values strong design abilities, technical detailing, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines, with LEED considerations and current code

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of architecture and project delivery experience, preferably in rail/transit.
• Experience with station design and related facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenBuildings 3D and MicroStation is highly desirable.
• Experience with Rhino, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, AutoCAD and Revit.
• LEED accreditation is a plus.
• Excellent design, detailing and presentation skills; knowledge of current codes.

Responsibilities

• Determine the technical approach and design criteria with multiple design disciplines.
• Develop design details and architectural plans, and supervise their execution.
• Perform architectural analyses of design and construction systems and planning studies.
• Execute code analysis and provide technical solutions.
• Develop design layouts and construction features requiring research and information synthesis.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, plan, schedule, and oversee the work.

Skills

7+ years architecture experience

Rail/transit sector experience

Code analysis and compliance

Strong design and detailing

Presentation skills

Teamwork and self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master of Architecture desirable

Tools

Bentley OpenBuildings 3D

MicroStation

Rhino

3D Studio Max

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Revit

LEED accreditation

Job description

Project Architects and Intermediate Architects | Transportation projects

Client

Our client is a leading Architectural and Engineering firm planning, designing, managing, and engineering infrastructure and building projects across North America. With headquarters in NYC, the company employs over 3,000 professionals specializing in transportation, sustainability, educational, municipal, and large-scale commercial buildings.

Description

Immediate need for Project Architects and Intermediate Architects to work on innovative projects that will shape the future of transportation and the communities in NYC that it serves. Key responsibilities will include working with and coordinating an architectural team preparing documentation for projects focused on transportation and in particular the 2nd Avenue subway extension into Harlem including three stations and ancillary buildings and facilities. Hybrid role based in Midtown Manhattan, Empire State Building.

Responsibilities

• Determine collectively with multiple design disciplines, the technical approach and design criteria.
• Develop design details, architectural plans and/or supervise their execution
• Perform architectural analysis and studies of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layout, and construction details.
• Execute code analysis and technical solutions.
• Develop design layouts, construction features which require research and compiling information for assigned project.
• Coordinate with other disciplines. Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage, and oversee the work.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) + years of experience in architecture and project delivery, preferably working in the rail / transit sector.
• For most candidates, some experience in the rail / transit sector (including station design and related facilities) is required with some exceptions.
• Prefer specific experience with Bentley Open Buildings 3D and MicroStation
• Desire experience with Rhino, 3-D Max, Sketch-Up, AutoCAD, Revit
• LEED accreditation is a plus.
• Excellent design, technical detailing, and strong presentation skills.
• Must have remained current in codes and technologies appropriate to the architecture discipline.
• The candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for problem solving and teamwork.

Education

BS or BA in Architecture is a MUST. MS. Arch desired.