Project Architect

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on.

Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process.

For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in our New York City Office. We seek a highly motivated Project Architect to with a combination of design talent and technical expertise to collaboratively advance designs from pre-schematic through occupancy. The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients. This person will have a working knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, green building certifications and project delivery.

They will bring a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet our clients’ aspirations and challenges.

The ideal candidate will be excited about combining technical and design skills and will support a variety of practice areas, including multifamily residential, senior living, healthcare, higher education and hospitality.

• Advance design, programming and technical solutions in all design phases.
• Present options through graphical and other means for team and client consideration.
• Develop innovative, efficient, and resilient projects aligned with client goals
• Document designs with technical details with a range of software including REVIT.
• Rendering skills are preferred. Ability to guide rendering exercises is required.
• Participation in and representation of Perkins Eastman in Owner meetings.
• Apply knowledge of State & Local building codes, local zoning regulations, and referenced standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Coordinate with project team, designers, consultants and clients towards the delivery of projects.

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree
• 6+ years in relevant experience.
• Strong collaboration, organizational and communication skills to manage effective coordination.
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with project consultants.
• Thorough knowledge of State & Local building codes and referenced standards.
• Able to interpret, generate, communicate and present design intent and manifest that in phase-appropriate documentation.
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills - working with a team that emphasizes collaboration with engineers, owners, and builders and working in a focused and mutually respectful office environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word & Excel, REVIT, Adobe, & Bluebeam is required.
• Proficiency with Rhino, Navisworks, and REVIT plugins is preferred.
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations.
• Architectural registration is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Newforma, Procore, and/or other construction project management software is required (training available).

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $80k to $89k

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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