Senior Architect - Design Manager

INTRODUCTION 

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:

• 401(k)
• ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• COMMUTER BENEFITS
• COMPETITIVE SALARY
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• LIFE INSURANCE
• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSES
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Job Title: Senior Architect- Design Manager

Location: 42 W 39^th Street, 7^th Floor, New York, NY 10018  

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Monday - Friday (8:30AM-5:15PM)

Job Description: Velocity Architecture & Engineering DPC, a BRAVO Group company, is seeking a is seeking a Senior Architect & Design Manager to oversee and drive the design direction of architectural projects. This role is ideal for an experienced architect with strong design leadership skills and a proven record delivering NYC public agency projects, both renovation and ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design process from concept development through construction documentation.
• Oversee team, providing direction on design strategy, technical execution, and project coordination.
• Establish and maintain design standards, workflows, and quality control procedures across all project phases.
• Guide project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit/BIM, ensuring accuracy and high-quality documentation.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, contractors, and client representatives to align design intent with project goals, budget, and schedule.
• Interpret and apply NYC zoning regulations, building codes, Local Law 11, ADA requirements, and applicable agency standards.
• Prepare and lead design presentations for clients and NYC public agencies, clearly communicating design vision and technical rationale.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Registered Architect (RA) in NY.
• 7-15 years of experience in architectural design.
• Direct experience with NYC and NY State public agency projects: both ground up and renovation work.
• Preference will be given to candidates with K-12 experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture #LI-Onsite

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.