Senior Project Architect

Job description

Project Architect with 10 years’ experience in Multi-family Residential / Mixed-Use Residential Projects. Revit proficiency in the Design and Production of Construction Documents is preferred.

CPA Architecture is looking for a Senior Project Designer / Architect with experience in Multifamily Residential / Mixed-Use Buildings to assist the firm with the Design Development and Construction Documentation for the aforementioned project type.

• 10 years experience in high-quality design projects of Multifamily Residential and Mixed-Use buildings.
• Produce a set of comprehensive Construction Documents independent from direct oversight from senior staff. May need to direct junior staff at different stages of the design process.
• Coordinate with project teams including Civil, Structural, MEP and Interior Designers to ensure quality and coordination between trades.
• Understanding of the NJIBC, UCC, Accessibility requirements and applicable codes.
• Familiarity with 2-4 Family Homes, Mid-Rise, and High-Rise project Types.
• Type R Occupancy Type requirements, Mixed-Use occupancy requirements and Construction Type Requirements for Types I, II, III, & V. And building Envelope Energy Code Requirements.
• Work through DD, CD and CA Phase for each assigned project. In CA phase, responding to RFI’s reviewing Submittals and Shop Drawings, and meeting the various Architectural obligations to Construction Manager and Owner.

Candidate's Qualifications:

• Knowledge of building codes, permitting processes & construction document production is required.
• Applicants must be proficient in Revit and AutoCAD. Higher proficiency in AutoCAD than Revit may be acceptable with the condition of willingness to transition one’s skills into Revit. Software Savvy and tackling new software learning curves quickly is to be expected of this individual.
• Commercial, Retail, Adaptive Re-use/Building Renovations, Education K-12, and Hospitality experience is also desirable.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without visa restrictions.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited School of Architecture is required.
• Verbal and written communication skills must be Excellent.
• Proficiency with Sketchup or Autodesk Formit is desired.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign) is desired.
• Proficiency with Revit Plug-ins such as Enscape or Lumion for project Visualization is desired.
• Proficiency using Bluebeam, for internal review QA/QC, design team consultant coordination, and presentations of project progress.
• Architect Registration (License) State of New Jersey is preferred. Actively pursuing License (AXP/ARE) is expected.
• Ability to delegate and manage junior staff if required by the project.
• LEED accreditation is a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Referral program

Compensation Package:

• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• West New York, NJ 07093 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West New York, NJ 07093: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000