New York, USA
Architect/architectural designer
at Handel Architects
Handel Architects is seeking an architect/architectural designer to join its team in New York.
Handel Architects is an award-winning architecture firm with offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and Hong Kong. Our work includes architecture, urban design, interior design and aims to leverage individual opportunities to create something greater: positive urban and social change. We are a fast-paced and results-driven firm and are always looking for people that share our passion.
Our New York office is currently seeking a detail-oriented architect/architectural designer for construction administration with three to five years’ post-graduate professional experience to manage the day-to-day construction administration on a Passive House high-rise. The 100% affordable multi-family residential tower is the second phase in a two-phase development in East Harlem that began construction in July 2021. In this role you will work directly with the project architect.
Please send us your resume and portfolio in PDF format here.
Responsibilities:
- reviewing and processing shop drawings and tracking open and priority items for review
- reviewing samples, substitutions, and mock-ups for use in the project
- preparing sketches and supplemental documentation in response to contractor RFIs or design/coordination changes
- bi-weekly site visits and owner/architect/contractor meetings
- assembling field observation reports and tracking open issues
- participating in coordination meetings
- coordinating documentation and reviewing project data for compliance to applicable codes and standards (Passive House, NYC BC 2014, NYCECC, HPD standards, Accessibility standards, Enterprise Green Communities, etc.)
Qualifications:
- professional degree in architecture
- three to five years’ post-graduate professional experience, preferably in high-rise multi-family and mixed-use development
- understanding of construction practices in NYC
- experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, tight deadlines and work on various tasks concurrently
- excellent graphic presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- highly organised and detail-oriented team-player
- strong critical thinking skills, an ability to carry out design concept to realisation
- general knowledge of the Passive House Standard as defined by the Passive House Institute (PHI) is a plus
- familiarity with building codes is a plus
We want your energy, pro activeness, and collaborative mindset to support our growing firm! Our office provides full benefits, including health benefits, competitive PTO, 401(K), reimbursement and mentoring for ARE exams, and Whiteboard Groups.
No phone calls please.