Senior Project Architect

Jacobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs in New York City is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead transformative design projects from concept through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff.

This role focuses on infrastructure and transportation projects, ensuring code compliance, BIM workflows, and strong client engagement. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive architectural experience, including experience leading complex projects.
• Experience with infrastructure and transportation projects including stations and related facilities is required.
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and technical detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office Suite workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong presentation and client-facing skills both verbal and visual.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical development from early concept; including investigations, studies, analysis, and specification development through construction documentation and administration
• Serve as a project architect on medium to large, complex architectural projects across the infrastructure and transportation market
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, engineering, planning, interiors, and specialty consultants
• Develop and review detailed drawing sets, specifications, building systems, and code compliance documentation
• Facilitate client presentations, design reviews, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Oversee project schedules, deliverables, and quality standards to ensure alignment with scope and client expectations
• Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, fostering a collaborative project environment
• Support design strategy, sustainability goals, and digital delivery workflows (BIM/Revit)
• Partner with project managers to manage design risk, resolve technical challenges, and ensure successful execution
• Construction Administration activities, including Review of shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), site visits, and change orders.
• Quality control and assurance reviews
• Code evaluation, analysis, and conformance including IBC, NFPA, Uniform Code Provisions for Rail Stations, etc.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing communication

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re helping to shape the future of cities by delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that elevate the way people live, work, and connect. Our Cities & Places team partners with clients across the public and private sectors to create spaces that are functional, resilient, and inspiring. As we continue to expand our architectural practice in New York City, we’re seeking a Senior Project Architect to help lead transformative design projects that positively impact communities.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering complex architecture projects from concept through construction. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Jacobs—bringing together design, technical excellence, digital innovation, and project leadership. You’ll have the opportunity to influence project vision, mentor emerging professionals, and shape the built environment across one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

What You’ll Do

• Lead architectural design and technical development from early concept; including investigations, studies, analysis, and specification development through construction documentation and administration
• Serve as a project architect on medium to large, complex architectural projects across the infrastructure and transportation market
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, engineering, planning, interiors, and specialty consultants
• Develop and review detailed drawing sets, specifications, building systems, and code compliance documentation
• Facilitate client presentations, design reviews, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Oversee project schedules, deliverables, and quality standards to ensure alignment with scope and client expectations
• Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, fostering a collaborative project environment
• Support design strategy, sustainability goals, and digital delivery workflows (BIM/Revit)
• Partner with project managers to manage design risk, resolve technical challenges, and ensure successful execution
• Construction Administration activities, including Review of shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), site visits, and change orders.
• Quality control and assurance reviews
• Code evaluation, analysis, and conformance including IBC, NFPA, Uniform Code Provisions for Rail Stations, etc.

Here\'s what you\'ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Minimum 10 years of progressive architectural experience, including experience leading complex projects
• Experience with infrastructure and transportation projects including stations and related facilities is required.
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and technical detailing
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office Suite workflows
• Excellent communication skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong presentation and client-facing skills both verbal and visual

Ideally, You\'ll Also Have

• Professional Architect license (U.S.) required or ability to obtain
• Experience delivering projects within the New York metropolitan area
• Strong design sensibility combined with technical expertise
• Experience with sustainable design frameworks (LEED, WELL, Envision, etc.)
• Familiarity with digital design tools such as Rhino, Enscape, Navisworks, or similar
• Familiarity with Bentley tools such as Open Buildings and ProjectWise
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor emerging professionals

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $151,500.00 to $170,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.