Architect/Project Architect

Our client, a 10-person architecture and design firm based in New York City is seeking an architect with approximately 8 years of professional experience who is comfortable taking ownership of key project responsibilities and contributing meaningfully to a small-team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Studio Leadership
• Provide strategic direction, long-range planning, and new business growth.
• Ensure profitability and align practice goals with firm-wide objectives.
• Project & Design Leadership
• Lead major projects from concept through completion.
• Review construction documents and resolve complex design challenges.
• Client Engagement
• Serve as primary contact for key clients and lead account growth and retention.
• Business Development
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead RFQ/RFP strategies and proposal development.
• Participate in revenue sharing for new business
• Operations & Contract Oversight
• Oversee staffing, resources, and project profitability.
• Review contracts and enforce compliance.
• Serve as a leader in the company profit sharing program
• Staff Leadership & Mentorship
• Mentor designers, lead recruitment, and foster studio culture.
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Interior Designer with 10–15 years of experience.
• Strong business development capability, design leadership and technical expertise.
• Interest in long-term equity ownership
  
  

The compensation for this position ranges from $175,000.00 - $250,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O’Connor Davies TalentConnect (“PKFOD TalentConnect”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.