Senior Designer; Construction Administration & Technical Delivery

Senior Designer (Construction Administration & Technical Delivery Role)

AvroKO Employer

Location:

New York, NY, USA
Posted on:
Dec 9, 2025
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 annually

• A highly experienced, hands‑on professional specializing in the technical execution and project delivery of industry‑leading interior hospitality projects.
• While experienced in all project phases, this role is initially focused on serving as an AvroKO Senior Designer for Construction Administration for various projects. This does not preclude the designer from working on projects in different phases.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for technical documentation review, overseeing RFI and submittal processes, conducting detailed site visits and reporting, and ensuring rigorous adherence to design intent during field execution.
• This role requires a strong background in firms renowned for their highly creative, bespoke hospitality design.

The Senior Designer reports to the Design Manager and may occasionally report directly to a Director, depending on project scale and complexity.

• Acts as an AvroKO senior designer for Construction Administration, with a focus on technical oversight, problem resolution, and protecting the design intent.
• Partners with the Design Manager to ensure all construction administration tasks conform to AvroKO’s standards and requirements specific to each project phase.
• Leads the team in performing comprehensive CA services, including:
  • Responding to RFIs and interpreting contract documents to ensure design intent is met, providing necessary technical clarifications.
  • Reviewing submittals, substitutions, and field conditions for conformance with the approved design.
  • Creatively and autonomously resolving design problems and issues that arise during construction to maintain design integrity.
  • Attending and reporting on field visits and design‑critical mock‑ups.
  • Conducting punch list walk‑throughs and supervising staff’s preparation of the punch list.
  • Assisting the Design Manager in project closeout and documentation.

• Serves as a key project point of contact, managing technical communications and coordination between project teams and clients, consultants, and general contractor, ensuring clear alignment on scope and quality objectives, preserving design intent and ensuring integration of technical requirements.
• Leads preparation and timely delivery of technical documentation and deliverables per contract and AvroKO’s standards, ensuring rigorous internal quality assurance.
• Supervises and mentors junior staff on technical production, documentation standards, and construction administration processes.

• Advanced proficiency in applying design principles, materials, finishes, color palettes, and FF&E, informed by professional practice in high‑end bespoke hospitality design.
• Demonstrated professional presentation skills (graphic, written, spoken) with ability to articulate design logic and technical feasibility.
• Strong writing skills for technical narratives, client communications, reports, and documentation.

• Advanced proficiency in industry‑standard interior architecture design processes and all practical/technical aspects of each phase, from startup to construction administration and closeout.
• In‑depth understanding and application of common codes and regulations governing interior architecture design; proficient in ergonomic and health safety issues related to F&B and hospitality interiors.

• Competent in delivering professional design presentations and coordinating with clients, operators, end users, and consultants.
• Proven experience managing design teams and overseeing project delivery from a technical perspective.
• Proficient at managing one’s own time and that of others, setting clear technical priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong communication skills for project management and quality control.
• Excellent teamwork…