PROJECT DESIGNER / CCONSTRUCTION MANAGER

ABOUT ARCUS DEVELOPMENT

Arcus Development (www.arcusdevco.com) is a boutique New York real estate investment and development firm. We operate as the Designer for the projects we build, pairing thoughtful, contextual architecture with hands-on oversight through every phase of development and construction. As a close-knit team, our focus is simple: designing and delivering high-quality, beautifully crafted buildings while generating exceptional, risk-adjusted returns for our investment partners.

DESCRIPTION

We are hiring for a unique hybrid role that will require design and drafting skills as well as onsite construction management within a close-knit, highly collaborative team working on the company’s flagship development initiatives. You will focus primarily on our new ground-up, large-scale luxury condominium development in Lower Manhattan, with exposure to our broader project pipeline. As the Designer, Arcus is responsible for establishing the initial design concept, exterior detailing, and assisting the architect of record and other design professionals throughout the building process. In this role, you will bridge design development, technical drafting, and project coordination and construction. You will work closely with the Senior Project Designer on design execution and documentation as well as working with the Development Project Manager in coordinating with all design professionals and specialty consultants to advance drawing packages through all stages of development, review scope packages for subcontractors to ensure all design elements are being properly captured. This job will also require working extensively in the field with our Construction Manager and Sub Contractors ensure construction is progressing on schedule and being built as designed to the company’s standards.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design Development & Technical Documentation (Working with the Senior Project Designer):
• Produce and coordinate drawing packages, including SD/DD Building Package; including floor plans, exterior detailing, interior elevations, and custom millwork/architectural details under the guidance of the Senior Project Designer.
• Assist in translating high-level architectural concepts into buildable, refined technical details.
• Produce internal 3D models and renderings to support design development and internal team reviews.
• Help review and quality-check the Executive Architect / AOR’s architectural CD sets to ensure strict alignment with the design intent.
• Assist the company’s Principal and Design team in massing and preparing schematic plans for potential new acquisitions.
• Project Coordination, Construction Oversight & Management:
• Work with the Development Project Manager with tracking project schedules, milestone deliverables, and critical paths.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary consultants (MEP, Structural, Lighting, Envelope, etc.) to ensure information is properly integrated into the design packages.
• Assist in the Construction Administration (CA) workflow by reviewing, tracking, and coordinating submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and general contractor correspondence.
• Maintain organized consultant logs, drawing archives, and project documentation.
• Observe and report on design implementation inadequacies throughout the duration of the project, as well as participate in project meetings and assist with documenting action items, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Review contractor and consultant correspondence and help identify items requiring follow-up or escalation. Help identify coordination issues, potential design conflicts, and construction issues before they impact schedule or cost.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience within an architecture or design firm. Experience with multi-family residential or ground-up construction is strongly preferred. Any experience working directly for a developer is a plus.
• Core Competencies:
• Adept at reading, assembling, and coordinating complex construction drawing sets and architectural details.
• Strong familiarity with construction administration workflows (RFIs, Submittals, Consultant/Contractor coordination).
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple project streams in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills (Required):
• Advanced drafting and modeling proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Strong working command of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams/Project) and Revu Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat
• Technical Skills (Preferred / A Plus):
• 3D visualization and rendering experience in Rhino, Enscape, and/or D5 Render.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture required.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000