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OMA is looking for a senior architect with CA experience to join its team in New York City.

About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong and Australia. Over the past five decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the role

OMA New York is looking for senior architects to join our office.

In this role, you will contribute to projects across all phases, with a strong emphasis on the construction administration (CA) phase for projects based in the US. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, deep hands-on CA experience, strong site and field coordination skills, robust communication skills and who can operate at the highest professional level.

Candidates should have experience in developing client relationships, leading and mentoring a team, and completing high-quality work through all project phases. Senior architects will work directly with consultants to produce comprehensive design packages, in close collaboration with OMA Associates and Partners.

You will work closely with project leaders and design teams to establish and develop the project design direction, produce and coordinate technical documentation, and oversee project realisation. Depending on project needs and your experience, you may also lead teams responsible for specific aspects of a project.

Required:

• over eight years’ experience that includes all design phases, with heavy, hands-on experience in the construction administration (CA) phase for projects in the US
• proven track record leading construction administration responsibilities – including RFIs, submittals, site visits, field observation reports, and contractor/consultant coordination – on US-based projects
• experience serving at the Architect of Record level, holding full responsibility for code compliance, permitting and construction document accuracy on US projects
• professional or graduate degree in architecture
• license to practice architecture in the US (D.C. registration is a plus)
• professional proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Suite
• knowledge of US building codes and standards
• portfolio of realised and/or published projects representing a wide range of program types
• excellent communication skills, including experience of presenting and coordinating projects through all phases to client and consultant teams
• confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment
• fluency in English
• experience in delivering full construction documentation packages
• knowledge and experience in working on Revit/BIM projects
• project management and/or team leadership experience through all phases
• experience with projects in Washington DC is a plus

What we offer:

• full-time employment based in our New York office
• a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health insurance and 20 vacation days per year, in addition to US public holidays
• a collaborative and supportive work environment within OMA’s New York team
• career growth opportunities in a globally recognised firm within the creative and architectural industry

Application process

To apply, please submit the following documents via our online form:

• a cover letter explaining your motivation for working at OMA
• your CV/resume
• a portfolio (in PDF format, max. 30 pages) showcasing your design work

Please note that applications without a portfolio will not be considered and applications containing only QR codes/website links will not be reviewed.

OMA values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected group status.

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