Senior Project Architect - NYC Projects & Design Lead

SRAA+E; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities based on performance

Job summary

Archinect in New York City is looking for a Senior Architectural Designer / Project Architect with 6 to 8 years of professional experience in NYC projects. The role involves leading design development and preparing construction documentation across various project types including commercial and residential.

The ideal candidate must possess strong design skills and experience with zoning regulations, demonstrate the ability to coordinate with diverse teams, and manage multi-deadlines. The position offers health insurance and paid vacation benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of architectural experience in a mid-size to large architecture or A&E firm.
• Significant experience with NYC projects, including building code and zoning analysis.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and coordinate production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and prepare construction documents.
• Resolve technical issues and manage project responsibilities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and contractors.

Skills

Architectural design

New York City building code

Construction documentation

Project management

Zoning analysis

Consultant coordination

Adaptive reuse

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD LT 2026

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)

Rhino

Enscape

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Job description

Archinect in New York City is looking for a Senior Architectural Designer / Project Architect with 6 to 8 years of professional experience in NYC projects. The role involves leading design development and preparing construction documentation across various project types including commercial and residential.

The ideal candidate must possess strong design skills and experience with zoning regulations, demonstrate the ability to coordinate with diverse teams, and manage multi-deadlines. The position offers health insurance and paid vacation benefits.