About us

Aquatectonic Architects, the premier designer of commercial amenity pools, aquatic centers, and spas, headquartered in the New York metro area, is seeking professionals with architectural, engineering, and related commercial construction design experience to join our busy and growing team. Aquatic design experience is helpful, but not required.

As a member of our team, you will work on a range of exciting projects at the intersection large scale urban development, community centers, country clubs, and municipal parks. We collaborate with owners, architects, engineers and end-users to design high-value aquatic experiences such as competition pools, amenity/ leisure pools, therapy pools, spray parks and water features. Our work is fast paced, highly collaborative, and for the right individual, endlessly fascinating!

In the role of project manager, you will be responsible for managing the design and implementation of multiple aquatic projects from start to finish. You will organize, plan, coordinate, and execute projects of varying complexity, including direction and oversight of technical staff, and management of fee budgets and schedules. You will contribute to the production of deliverables as needed and assist in the securing of regulatory approvals.

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, is technically oriented, motivated, and curious. A minimum of five years of experience in an architectural or related setting is preferred. Candidates must learn and become proficient in referencing multiple codes in varying jurisdictions and municipalities. AutoCAD proficiency and familiarity with architectural drawing standards is required.

Aquatectonic Architects is a division of Lothrop Associates Architects, D.P.C., a mid-sized full-service architectural firm located in White Plains, NY 10604.

https://lothropassociates.com/sectors/aquatectonic/

Our work environment includes:

• On-the-job training
• Modern office setting
• Collaborative and relaxed atmosphere
• Snacks, social activities, etc.

Your work will play a great part in the most important amenity in their projects. As Project Manager, you must manage multiple pool design projects, be a creative problem solver with great communication and interpersonal skills. You should be highly skilled with AutoCAD and learn the Health Code with respect to pools. You will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary design team and coordinate the pool fabrication/ construction and its practical installation into many different types of settings. Projects types range from stainless-steel pools on NYC high-rise tower rooftops to in-ground pools for schools, YMCA, suburban community pools, historic restorations, etc. See also www.LothropAssociates.com and find Aquatectonic under Sectors.

Responsibilities

• Review the project architect's pool facility plans for compliance and best practice
• Comment on and suggest alternate pool designs to meet the program
• Create preliminary sketches and present them for approval
• Advise the design team with respect to the health code
• Supervise and/ or produce design drawings and construction documents
• Select and specify pool filtration equipment
• Learn hydraulic design for filtration, drain-down, backwash, etc.
• Supervise the application to the Department of Health
• Review contractors' submittals
• Conduct site inspections for compliance with your documents and code
• Coordinate with DoH inspectors
• Be accountable for the project's financial success
• Supervise others

Skills

• Experience in commercial construction industry (architectural and/ or engineering design)
• AutoCAD expertise and great architectural drafting skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Advanced study in a technical field such as architectural technology or other construction industry field.
• Authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you an expert AutoCad user (potential deal breaker)?

Experience:

• design & project management in a commercial A/E design firm: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• White Plains, NY 10604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person