Senior Project Architect/Designer

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Senior Project Architect in New York. You will lead complex architecture projects, owning the drawing set from kickoff to closeout and coordinating with subconsultants to meet STV’s standards.

The role requires NY registration or progress toward it, 15+ years of experience, and proficiency in Revit/BIM with ACC knowledge. Expect collaboration with the Design Lead and Project Management Lead to align design intent and schedules.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect (RA) with New York registration or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• 15+ years of progressive architecture experience, including independent project delivery.
• Fluency in the NYC Building Code and NYC DOB filing/approval processes.
• Proven track record producing coordinated construction document sets for public‑agency and institutional clients.
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM; experience with ACC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from kickoff through closeout, directing production of coordinated construction documents.
• Own the drawing set and coordinate specifications; ensure code‑compliant outcomes.
• Escalate contract/fee/client issues outside project scope to Principal‑in‑Charge.
• Coordinate technical work across disciplines and subconsultants to STV standards.
• Collaborate with Design Lead on technical aspects while Design Lead retains design direction.

Skills

Project leadership

Construction documentation

Code compliance

Client coordination

Mentorship

Education

Registered Architect (RA)

NCARB certification

Tools

Revit/BIM

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

Senior Project Architect

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.

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 with NYC School Construction Authority and NYC Housing Authority Projects a plus.
• 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

Compensation Range: $119,317.24 - $136,362.56

• 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
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

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 committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.

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.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. 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. We value 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. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. 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.