Senior Architect

Verto People; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Year-end bonus

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Verto People seeks a Senior Architect to lead high-end single-family residential projects across the US and internationally. You will guide the design from concept to construction, maintain design quality, and coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure top-tier delivery.

The role combines hands-on design with technical delivery, project leadership, and client communication, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring documentation aligns with codes and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of professional architectural experience.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-end residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end single-family residential projects from design through construction completion.
• Oversee architectural project teams, provide technical guidance and mentoring.
• Manage client communication and coordinate with consultants and contractors.
• Develop architectural drawings, technical details, construction documents and deliverables.
• Ensure documentation complies with building codes, permits and project specs.
• Attend site meetings, respond to RFIs and issue supplemental instructions.
• Prepare drawings, models and presentation materials for clients and authorities.
• Coordinate multiple projects while maintaining design quality and documentation standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Architectural design

Technical detailing

Construction documentation

Client communication

Team mentoring

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

• Health Insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Bonus: Discretionary year-end bonus, traditionally paid
• 401(k): 50% employer match on deferrals, up to 3.5%
• PTO: Paid time off plus 10 holidays
• Hybrid Work: 1 work-from-home day per week after 90 days
• Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance

Our client, a design-focused architecture practice, is looking for a Senior Architect to lead complex, high-end single-family residential projects. Projects span the US and international locations, offering the opportunity to work on luxury homes with a strong emphasis on architectural design, technical detailing and construction quality.

You'll play a key role throughout the architectural process, from initial concepts through construction completion. This Senior Architect position combines hands-on design and technical delivery with project leadership, client communication and team mentoring. You'll be responsible for maintaining design quality, coordinating consultants and contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical standard.

The role:

• Lead high-end single-family residential projects from initial design through construction completion
• Oversee architectural project teams, providing technical guidance and mentoring junior staff
• Manage client communication and coordinate with consultants and contractors throughout project delivery
• Develop architectural drawings, technical details, construction documents and project deliverables
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable building codes, permitting requirements and project specifications
• Attend construction site meetings, respond to RFIs and issue supplemental instructions
• Prepare architectural drawings, models and presentation materials for clients and relevant authorities
• Coordinate multiple projects while maintaining design quality, technical accuracy and documentation standards

What we're looking for:

• 10–15 years of professional architectural experience
• Proven experience leading complex, high-end single-family residential projects
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong architectural design, technical detailing and construction documentation skills
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and anticipate project requirements

Familiarity with building codes and experience using Rhino and Lumion are desirable.