Intermediate Architect

Job Title: Intermediate Architect

Job Description

This Intermediate Architect role focuses on high-end residential projects, including renovations of single-family apartments and townhouses in New York City. You will work across all project phases, from initial concept and schematic design through construction administration, while collaborating closely with clients and internal teams. The position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in luxury residential design and gain comprehensive exposure to the full architectural process within a well-established firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage renovation projects for high-end single-family apartments and townhouses in New York City from concept through construction administration.
• Lead and contribute to design efforts, including concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction administration for high-end residential projects.
• Develop complete and accurate construction document (CD) sets using AutoCAD, ensuring alignment with design intent and building codes.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings and documentation to support bidding, permitting, and construction phases.
• Attend client meetings and site visits to understand project requirements, present design concepts, and address design and construction issues.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with the project manager and principal to align on project goals, schedules, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with interiors and other project stakeholders to ensure cohesive, high-quality residential design solutions.
• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and assisting with punch lists and site observations.
• Ensure that all project work meets high standards of design quality and reflects the expectations of a high-end residential clientele.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience, preferably with a focus on high-end residential projects.
• Proven experience working on high-end residential renovations, including single-family apartments and townhouses.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for creating construction documents, construction drawings, and detailed CD sets.
• Hands-on experience with concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage renovation projects from early design through construction administration.
• Client-facing experience with the ability to communicate design ideas clearly and professionally.
• Background in architectural design for high-end residential interiors and renovations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in preparing construction documentation and coordinating project information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in high-end residential interiors and renovation work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, principals, and interiors team members.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions, presentations, and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Comfort working across all phases of a project, from early design through construction administration.
• Interest in working with high-end clientele and maintaining a high standard of design and service.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office in New York City, with a hybrid schedule of in-office work from Monday through Thursday and work-from-home on Friday. You will work in a studio environment that uses AutoCAD as a primary production tool and focuses on high-end residential projects, including single-family apartments and townhouses. The firm has been well established for over 30 years and offers exposure to all phases of the architectural process while collaborating with a high-end clientele. The benefits package includes three weeks of paid time off (15 days), five days of sick/personal time, nine holidays, employer-provided healthcare, and employer-provided pension contributions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $56.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $43 - $56