Senior Project Architect – Existing Buildings | FISP & Restoration Focus

A1 Personnel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A reputable architecture and engineering firm in New York City is seeking a Senior Project Architect or Engineer. The role involves leading restoration and envelope-focused projects, requiring strong client-facing communication skills and a track record in exterior restoration and historic preservation. With a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $135,000, this position offers a great opportunity for growth within a stable environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in exterior restoration, historic preservation, or forensic architecture/engineering.
• Deep familiarity with FISP and NYC Building Codes.
• Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Leading restoration projects from initial investigation to completion.
• Acting as the central point of contact with clients and stakeholders.
• Managing teams across several active projects.

Skills

Exterior restoration

Historic preservation

Forensic architecture

Project management

Client communication

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Architect or Engineer – Existing Buildings | NYC

If you're passionate about restoration, building envelope work, and contributing to some of New York City's most iconic structures, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact—right away. This role is with a well-established, growing architecture and engineering practice in NYC, known for its collaborative, technically sharp team and its focus on forensics, preservation, and rehabilitation of existing buildings.

They're looking for a Senior Architect or Engineer with solid hands-on expertise and the leadership chops to drive mid- to large-scale projects from investigation through construction. If you’ve got experience with FISP and a history of successfully delivering high-profile exterior restoration work, this one’s worth a close look.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a range of restoration and envelope-focused projects from initial field investigation to completion
• Acting as the central point of contact with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Overseeing and contributing to hands-on site inspections, field reports, drawings, and condition assessments
• Managing teams across several active projects and mentoring junior staff
• Navigating NYC codes, FISP regulations, and relevant authorities with confidence

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in exterior restoration, historic preservation, or forensic architecture/engineering (preferably with NYC buildings)
• Deep familiarity with FISP and NYC Building Codes
• Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end, ideally with 3+ years of project and team management
• Strong client-facing communication skills, with examples of effectively managing expectations and building trust
• Evidence of working on mid to large-scale successful projects—ideally involving complex residential boards or demanding institutional clients

Nice to Have

• Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• QEWI certification or interest in pursuing
• Field testing and measurement experience
• Strong writing and reporting skills (e.g., for Physical Condition Reports)

Why It’s a Great Role

• Diverse, technically engaging project work
• Growth opportunity in a firm poised for continued expansion
• Collaborative and stable environment (no layoffs during COVID)
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses

Logistics

• Role is based in New York City
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. – no sponsorship offered at this time
• Interviews starting immediately

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr