Senior Architect & Team Lead – Design, Delivery & Mentorship

The Architect’s Newspaper, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tonab Architecture, PLLC seeks a Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience to join our New York City office in a senior role. This position leads projects, manages staff, and upholds high technical standards to support firm growth.

The successful candidate will guide project delivery, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure QA/QC compliance while mentoring junior staff. Revit is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in NYC or equivalent market.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage staff, and ensure design quality and document standards.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across disciplines and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of the office management team and contribute to project, staffing, and operational decisions.
• Lead and manage architectural staff across multiple projects, establishing priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Oversee the technical quality and completeness of project documentation and ensure adherence to firm QA/QC standards.
• Direct the development and coordination of design and construction documents across internal teams, consultants, and disciplines.
• Manage project workloads, staffing requirements, schedules, and deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Translate client objectives, project requirements, and design intent into clear direction for project teams.
• Mentor and develop team members through ongoing guidance, constructive feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Project leadership

Staff management

QA/QC oversight

Design judgment

Client coordination

Education

Architect Licensure (NY)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Tonab Architecture, PLLC seeks a Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience to join our New York City office in a senior role. This position leads projects, manages staff, and upholds high technical standards to support firm growth.

The successful candidate will guide project delivery, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure QA/QC compliance while mentoring junior staff. Revit is a plus but not required.