Architect

Architect(s) (full-time, multiple openings) needed in New York, New York to determine how to strategically and pragmatically approach the design and construction of projects from the proposal process through construction administration. Provide zoning and code knowledge, technical guidance, and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design issues such as ensuring that design solutions meet all regulatory requirements. This includes developing and proposing multiple strategies and methods to innovatively approach the project’s design, as well as conceiving various design approaches by determining the types of materials to be used on the project. Lead all project phases to drive client projects from concept through design development to obtain client approval of the design, and then through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration. Collaborate and communicate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, vendors and regulatory agencies to resolve complex technical and design issues to meet overall project objectives. Lead pre-design tasks, including occupancy studies and zoning analyses. Once the designs are developed, prepare and produce detailed 2D/3D drawings and specifications that ensure that the client, project team and contractors can easily comprehend designs. Lead the construction administration phase of the project, including ensuring builder compliance with design specifications, responding to substitution requests, RFI’s (requests for information), reviewing shop drawings and submittals by contractor and advise on design corrections. Conduct and document site visits. Lead documentation coordination with full consultant teams such as structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustic, landscape, civil and other consultants. Research and specify materials appropriate for project execution to validate that they are the right materials based on performance criteria. Lead the sustainability integration and coordination of any project certifications as part of the requirements for the project.

Must have a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, plus two (2) years of design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) with all of the following:

(1) Translating sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, parametric design software, 2D/3D software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, Lumion, Rhino, and Enscape;

(2) Preparing architectural documents for Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents, in AutoCAD and/or Revit for medical centers;

(3) Participating in all project phases including conceptual designs, graphic presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration for health care campuses and facilities;

(4) Delivering concept and schematic design package for health care clients which includes site analysis, design concept, design narrative, floor plans, sections, elevations, and photo realistic renderings;

(5) Working knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, building construction, and building structures, familiarity with healthcare facility design standards and practices and with State and Local healthcare regulatory standards;

(6) Developing the conceptual design for the core and shell of a building, including the lobby, exterior wall system, elevator banks, and internal/exterior staircases;

(7) Develop circulation strategy, departmental adjacencies, and room layouts for health care facilities including medical office buildings and hospitals;

(8) Performing environmental analysis to understand the lighting required for the health care space planning; AND

(9) Facilitating multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including documentation coordination with general contractor, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), lighting, audio/visual, acoustics, interiors, civil consultants, and working directly with other consultants and/or contractors including LEED specialist to obtain project LEED certification.

In the alternative, we will accept a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship). Two (2) years of the five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) must include experience with all of the following:

(1) Translating sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, parametric design software, 2D/3D software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, Lumion, Rhino, and Enscape;

(2) Preparing architectural documents for Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents, in AutoCAD and/or Revit for medical centers;

(3) Participating in all project phases including conceptual designs, graphic presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration for health care campuses and facilities;

(4) Delivering concept and schematic design package for health care clients which includes site analysis, design concept, design narrative, floor plans, sections, elevations, and photo realistic renderings;

(5) Working knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, building construction, and building structures, familiarity with healthcare facility design standards and practices and with State and Local healthcare regulatory standards;

(6) Developing the conceptual design for the core and shell of a building, including the lobby, exterior wall system, elevator banks, and internal/exterior staircases;

(7) Develop circulation strategy, departmental adjacencies, and room layouts for health care facilities including medical office buildings and hospitals;

(8) Performing environmental analysis to understand the lighting required for the health care space planning; AND

(9) Facilitating multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including documentation coordination with general contractor, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), lighting, audio/visual, acoustics, interiors, civil consultants, and working directly with other consultants and/or contractors including LEED specialist to obtain project LEED certification.

Must have valid Architect License. All experience may be acquired concurrently. Incidental telecommuting may apply.

The base salary range is $109,491.00 to $109,491.00. In addition, standard benefits will be offered, and employees will be eligible for bonuses.