Project Architect

GFT is seeking a Project Architect to join our Architecture Team in New York City, NY!

This role follows requiring regular attendance at our NYCoffice.

What you'll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and exposure to a wide variety of public sector projects, including but not limited to K-12, rail & transit, infrastructure projects and public works.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead/assist a project team in the development of architectural design and the preparation of construction documents including drawings and specifications.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure coordination of project requirements and collaborate as necessary.
• Responsible for product research and coordinating technical aspects of the design of a project.
• Keep Project Manager and Principals informed of progress, issues and/or need for assistance.
• Follow corporate and/or client standards for project production and review.
• Ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and manage time effectively to meet project deliverables.
• Develop presentations, designs and technical solutions through all phases of a project.
• Produce conceptual renderings for project and presentation purposes.
• Experience with construction support including review of shop drawings, RFI's, site inspection and reports.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: New York, NY
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $135,000-$155,000

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