Senior Architect - Transit Infrastructure Lead (NY/NJ)

Trilon Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a Senior Architect to lead major infrastructure, rail, and transit projects across the NY/NJ region. You will supervise architectural teams, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure design and construction excellence from concept through closeout.

The role requires strong client management, regulatory liaison, and a proactive approach to solving complex design challenges while aligning with project budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect in NY preferred; New Jersey license or active pursuit of licensure also acceptable.
• 7 to 10 years of architectural experience.
• Demonstrated leadership on large-scale infrastructure, rail, transit, NYCT, MTA, NJ Transit, or similar transportation projects.
• Experience in all design & construction project phases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural project teams including consultants.
• Lead project design efforts and multidisciplinary coordination across internal teams, consultants, contractors, and client organizations.
• Manage schedules, milestones, deliverables, and budgets for complex infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the preparation and completion of architectural contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Administer ongoing and future design/construction efforts, including: site visits, field reports, submittals, substitution requests, RFIs.
• Prepare and present design solutions to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate project needs with design and construction teams.
• Lead change management efforts and implementation of project modifications.
• Contribute to project design during multiple phases of development.
• Identify and resolve design, technical, and constructability challenges.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and contract requirements.
• Work collaboratively under the guidance of the Chief Architect while helping lead project teams.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to the professional development of team members.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

Job description

Artheon is seeking a Senior Architect to lead major infrastructure, rail, and transit projects across the NY/NJ region. You will supervise architectural teams, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure design and construction excellence from concept through closeout.

The role requires strong client management, regulatory liaison, and a proactive approach to solving complex design challenges while aligning with project budgets and schedules.