Senior Architect

Job Overview

Job description
Our NYC office is urgently hiring Senior Field Architects for our ongoing buildings visual inspection projects in the NYC Boroughs. This position is open for short-term and long-term work. The selected candidate will be working in a team of four, comprising two Architects (licensed and in-training), one Electrical Engineer, and one Mechanical Engineer, conducting visual inspections of New York City public schools in both Brooklyn and Queens. There will be a 3-week training to catch the architect up to speed with the project’s specific methodology and processes; after the first three weeks, the architect will then be scheduled to inspect school buildings with his/her team. The team will be using in-house-developed software on iPads to generate inspection reports.

Responsibilities include:

• Visual inspections of school buildings, building components and systems, and building structure, using proprietary mobile applications (on company-provided iPad);
• Generating daily reports of school building conditions;
• Obtaining building data pertaining to completed improvements and upgrades from school staff (custodial engineers and principals);
• Denoting locations of building deficiencies on building diagrams (plan and elevation);
• Confirming accurate building size and damage quantities;
• Arriving at scheduled school buildings at 8:30am every morning, rain or shine.

Job Requirements:

Experience Requirements and Qualifications

• Ability to use company-provided iPad and application to complete inspection;
• Knowledge of architectural components, including: building exterior (envelope), structure, roofing and drainage, and familiarity with ADA guidelines;
• Licensed R.A. in New York State who must be open to learn inspection methodology.

Preferred Experience Requirements and Qualifications

• Team-oriented: each member of the inspection team must have great communication skills in order to meet project goals;
• Strong organizational skills with ability to demonstrate attention to detail;
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, challenging, schedule dependent environment;
• Active listener with drive to demonstrate professionalism.

Join us as a Senior Architect where your creativity meets strategic thinking! Bring your passion for innovative design solutions while collaborating with talented professionals dedicated to shaping inspiring spaces that stand the test of time. This role offers an energizing environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact on our projects—and your career growth!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person