Job Title: Senior Architect (Licensed)
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000
Salary & Benefits
This Senior Architect position offers:
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Salary range of $120,000 – $140,000
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
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Paid vacation, wellness days, and nine paid holidays
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Licensure and professional development support (including AIA dues and CE credits)
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Mentorship and clear career progression opportunities
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Hybrid working arrangements in a collaborative New York studio
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Access to advanced BIM/Revit workflows and strong multi-disciplinary team support
The Role
As a Senior Architect (Licensed Architect) in New York, you will lead the design and delivery of large-scale projects across high-rise residential, healthcare, and cultural sectors. This is a key role within a growing office, suited to an architect who combines design excellence with strong technical capability and client-facing leadership.
Responsibilities
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Lead the full design and delivery process from concept through construction
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Manage client relationships, project scope, schedules, and budgets
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Coordinate with consultants including structural, MEP, life safety, envelope, acoustics, and AV specialists
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Oversee the production of drawings, specifications, and BIM models
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Resolve complex design and technical issues to produce buildable, code-compliant solutions
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Review RFIs and submittals, and engage with city and permitting officials
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Mentor and support junior architects and designers within the studio
Requirements
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Licensed Architect (required) – current U.S. registration
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Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred)
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10 + years’ professional experience, with project leadership responsibilities
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Proven experience in high-rise residential, healthcare, and/or cultural projects (performing arts centres, museums, or similar)
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Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, materials, and construction techniques
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Proficiency in Revit (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino or similar 3D software also beneficial)
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Excellent communication and client management skills
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LEED accreditation desirable
Apply
Please send your resume and portfolio with the subject line “Senior Architect – New York” to: charlotte@vertopeople.com
Location: New York, NY (central office, hybrid working available)