Senior Project Architect

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in New York City seeks a Senior Project Architect for its Buildings group. The SPA serves as day-to-day delivery lead on complex architecture projects, owning the drawing set, coordinating specifications, and guiding subconsultants from kickoff through closeout.

The role requires NYS RA, 15+ years of experience, fluency with NYC Building Code and DOB processes, and the ability to mentor designers while collaborating with Design and Project Management Leads to meet schedules and

Qualifications

• Registered Architect in NY or eligible within 6 months.
• 15+ years progressive architecture experience.
• Fluency in the NYC Building Code and DOB processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from kickoff to closeout, directing the architecture team.
• Own drawing set, specs coordination, and subconsultant coordination.
• Escalate contract/fee issues to Principal-in-Charge.
• Coordinate across disciplines and ensure code compliance.
• Mentor staff and contribute to firmwide technical standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical detailing

Coordination with subconsultants

Education

Registered Architect (NY) or eligible

NCARB certification

Tools

Revit/BIM

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

STV is seeking a Senior Project Architect for our Buildings group in NYC, The Senior Project Architect (SPA) is the day‑to‑day delivery lead on complex architecture projects, running the work independently from kickoff through closeout. The role holds full technical authority within project scope — owning the drawing set, specification coordination, and subconsultant technical coordination — while partnering with the Design Lead on design quality and interfacing with the Project Management Lead on workplan and schedule. The SPA extends project-tested expertise across the practice by contributing to STV's firmwide technical standards through national technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from kickoff through closeout, managing the architecture team day‑to‑day and directing production of a coordinated, code‑compliant construction document set.
• The SPA owns the drawing set and specification coordination and holds full technical authority within project scope, with engagement heaviest from Design Development through Construction Documents.
• Contract, fee, or client‑relationship issues that fall outside project scope are escalated to the Principal‑in‑Charge.
• Direct technical coordination across all disciplines and outside consultants, holding subconsultant work to STV's technical and documentation standards.
• The SPA interfaces with the Project Management Lead on workplan and schedule so that production sequencing aligns with fee and milestone commitments, and partners with the Design Lead as a technical collaborator — supporting design intent through resolution and documentation while the Design Lead retains authority over design direction, particularly in early conceptual phases.
• Uphold code compliance and technical quality across the set, applying fluency in the New York City Building Code and applicable jurisdictional requirements through the DOB filing and approval process.
• The SPA contributes to STV's firmwide technical standards through national technical leadership — sharing project experience, participating in working sessions, and helping build the tools and standards that raise technical consistency across offices.
• Mentor Project Architects and designers on the team, developing technical skill and documentation discipline through direct project work.
• The SPA supports pursuits with technical‑approach and project‑experience content and may lead task‑order proposals where appropriate.

Qualifications — Required

• Registered Architect (RA) required; New York State registration held or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• NCARB certification preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive architecture experience, including independent project delivery from kickoff through closeout.
• Fluency in the New York City Building Code and NYC DOB filing and approval processes.
• Demonstrated record producing coordinated construction document sets for public‑agency and institutional clients.
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM required; experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) preferred.
• Strong technical detailing, constructability, and specification coordination skills.

Qualifications — Preferred

• Experience across multiple market sectors (transportation, education, justice, health and well‑being, civic).
• Experience with alternate delivery methods, including design‑build.
• CSI/CDT or DBIA credentials.
• Demonstrated mentorship and development of architectural staff.

About STV

STV's national buildings group includes more than 400 professionals spanning building programming, planning, architecture, interior design, and multidisciplinary engineering. The group delivers projects across justice, education, health and well‑being, transportation, science and technology, federal programs, and cities, with offices in Philadelphia, New York, Delaware, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and San Francisco supporting public‑agency and institutional clients nationally.

Compensation Range: $149,671.54 - $171,053.19

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

STV values a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more at stvinc.com.