Senior Architect
New York, NY | $120,000–$155,000 base + Bonus + Benefits
Benefits:
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Health Insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
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Bonus: Discretionary year-end bonus, traditionally paid
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401(k): 50% employer match on deferrals, up to 3.5%
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Profit Sharing: Pension profit-sharing plan
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PTO: Paid time off plus 10 holidays
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Hybrid Work: 1 work-from-home day per week after 90 days
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Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance
Our client, a design-focused architecture practice, is looking for a Senior Architect to lead complex, high-end single-family residential projects from its Midtown Manhattan office. Projects span the US and international locations, offering the opportunity to work on luxury homes with a strong emphasis on architectural design, technical detailing and construction quality.
You'll play a key role throughout the architectural process, from initial concepts through construction completion. This Senior Architect position combines hands-on design and technical delivery with project leadership, client communication and team mentoring. You'll be responsible for maintaining design quality, coordinating consultants and contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical standard.
The role:
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Lead high-end single-family residential projects from initial design through construction completion
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Oversee architectural project teams, providing technical guidance and mentoring junior staff
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Manage client communication and coordinate with consultants and contractors throughout project delivery
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Develop architectural drawings, technical details, construction documents and project deliverables
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Ensure documentation complies with applicable building codes, permitting requirements and project specifications
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Attend construction site meetings, respond to RFIs and issue supplemental instructions
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Prepare architectural drawings, models and presentation materials for clients and relevant authorities
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Coordinate multiple projects while maintaining design quality, technical accuracy and documentation standards
What we're looking for:
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10–15 years of professional architectural experience
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Proven experience leading complex, high-end single-family residential projects
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Bachelor's degree in Architecture
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Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
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Strong architectural design, technical detailing and construction documentation skills
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Experience leading project teams and coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors
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Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and anticipate project requirements
Familiarity with building codes and experience using Rhino and Lumion are desirable.
To apply, please send both your résumé and portfolio to: