Senior Project Architect

Arquitectonica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Arquitectonica in New York seeks a Senior Project Architect with 10+ years of post‑graduate experience to lead production of contract documents and coordinate with consultants and project teams.

The role requires advanced knowledge of architectural design, building systems, and current construction practices, with strong Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination skills. The position is full-time and based in our New York office, with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with 10+ years post‑grad experience in architecture.
• Experience as a Project Architect on multiple completed projects, including multi-family.
• Experience with full-service construction documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of high-quality drawings, Revit models, and specifications for contractors and agencies.
• Coordinate with project team, managers, and consultants.
• Evaluate plans and specs to identify conflicts and improve clarity and constructability.
• Manage consultant work to meet deadlines and lead coordination meetings.
• Oversee QA/QC and ensure adherence to standards, life safety, accessibility, and code compliance.
• Oversee and provide BIM360 and Revit model management.

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Arquitectonica is an award-winning, design-focused architecture and planning firm with a worldwide practice of 500+ employees located in eleven offices. Our New York office is seeking a Senior Project Architect with 10+ years’ experience to join our team. Projects include Luxury Residential, Hospitality, Office and Mixed Use/Retail.

Job Description

As a Senior Project Architect at Arquitectonica, you will function as a core member of the project team and be responsible for developing and coordinating the production of quality contract documents. This position requires an advanced understanding of architectural design, technical detailing, building systems, and current construction practices.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead the production of high-quality drawings, Revit models, and specifications that can easily be interpreted by consultants and government agencies and efficiently utilized by contractors in the field
• Communicate professionally, thoroughly, and articulately with the project team, project manager, consultants.
• Evaluate plans and specifications prepared by the design team and external consultants (engineers and other design professionals), identifying conflicts, gaps, and opportunities to improve clarity and constructability
• Ability to manage consultant work to meet deadlines, including leading regular consultant coordination meetings.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings and understand project scope, milestones, and risk areas in order to establish appropriate workplans for on-time completion of project deadlines
• Oversee and provide quality control for:
• Adherence to firm and industry standards
• Constructability and integration with typical means and methods
• Code, life safety, accessibility, and agency compliance
• Sustainability goals and project-specific performance requirements
• Revit and BIM360 models

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed architect with 10 years minimum post-grad experience in architecture
• Experience as a Project Architect on several completed projects, from conception through completion. Multi-family experience is required.
• Experience with full-service construction documentation
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCad, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail on all project related tasks
• QA/ QC experience
• Ability to travel as required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off on accrual basis, paid holidays, sick leave

Compensation

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience and abilities.

This is a full-time role based in our New York office.

Please note:

• Remote work is not offered or available.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Note: This description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the team member(s). Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive or specific to any individual team member.

Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP.

Opportunities posted here do not create any implied or express employment contract between you and our company and can be changed at our discretion. Any and all information may change without notice. We reserve the right to solely determine applicant suitability. By your submission you agree to all terms herein.