Senior Project Designer: Lead Design & Documentation

STV, Inc.; 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

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer to serve as Project Designer on Buildings projects. The Project Designer leads the development and coordination of architectural documents from design through construction administration, under the Design Manager and with the project team.

Responsibilities include design development, documentation, coordination with consultants, code analyses, and QA/QC reviews to ensure buildable, compliant documents across multiple market sectors.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture from a program recognized by the applicable state licensing authority and NCARB toward architectural licensure.
• 8+ years of professional experience on building projects, including construction documents and construction administration.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating consultants and engineering disciplines.
• Fluency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience leading consultant, contractor, and agency meetings.
• Expected to obtain architectural licensure within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Design and Documentation: Develop design concepts, interior and exterior design, and material and finish selections in coordination with the Design Manager.
• Lead the production of design development and construction documents, including drawings, details, and coordination with specifications.
• Translate client goals, program requirements, owner standards, and budget into clear, buildable documents.
• Prepare and present design materials, including plans, renderings, and finish boards, for client and internal reviews in support of the Design Manager.
• Coordination and Approvals: Coordinate the technical work of engineering disciplines and subconsultants under the direction of the Design Manager and integrate their work into the architectural documents.
• Prepare code and zoning analyses and support filings and approvals with authorities having jurisdiction, including building departments and preservation agencies.
• Lead internal team coordination meetings and keep project records, including agendas, minutes, and decision logs.
• Support the Design Manager in meeting the design schedule and flag scope or schedule issues early.
• Quality Assurance: Review the architectural documents for completeness, coordination, and consistency before submission to QA/QC.
• Construction Administration: Conduct site visits and prepare field reports confirming that the design intent is being followed.
• Pursuits and Mentorship: Mentor designers on assigned projects in documentation, coordination, and Revit practice.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership meetings

Mentorship

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

STV, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer to serve as Project Designer on Buildings projects. The Project Designer leads the development and coordination of architectural documents from design through construction administration, under the Design Manager and with the project team.

Responsibilities include design development, documentation, coordination with consultants, code analyses, and QA/QC reviews to ensure buildable, compliant documents across multiple market sectors.