Senior Architect – CA Expert for US Projects

OMA (The Office for Metropolitan Architecture)

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

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Job summary

OMA New York is seeking a Senior Architect to contribute across all project phases, with a strong emphasis on Construction Administration for US-based projects. You will collaborate with Project Leaders, design teams, consultants, and OMA Associates and Partners to develop and coordinate technical documentation.

Candidates should have extensive CA experience, lead and mentor teams, deliver full construction documents, and possess fluency in English. U.S.

Qualifications

8+ years’ experience that includes all design phases, with heavy, hands‑on experience in the Construction Administration (CA) phase for projects in the United States
Proven track record leading Construction Administration responsibilities—including RFIs, submittals, site visits, field observation reports, and contractor/consultant coordination—on US-based projects
Experience serving at the Architect of Record level, holding full responsibility for code compliance, permitting, and construction document accuracy on US projects
Professional or Graduate Degree in Architecture
License to practice architecture in the US (D.C. registration is a plus)
Professional proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Suite
Knowledge of US building codes and standards
Portfolio of realized and/or published projects representing a wide range of program types
Excellent communication skills, including experience of presenting and coordinating projects through all phases to client and consultant teams
Confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment
Fluency in English
Experience in delivering full construction documentation packages
Knowledge and experience in working on Revit/BIM projects
Project management and/or team leadership experience through all phases
Experience with projects in Washington, D.C. is a plus

Responsibilities

Senior Architects will work directly with consultants to produce comprehensive design packages, in close collaboration with OMA Associates and Partners.
You will work closely with Project Leaders and design teams to establish and develop the project design direction, produce and coordinate technical documentation, and oversee project realization.
Depending on project needs and your experience, you may also lead teams responsible for specific aspects of a project.