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Featured architecture jobs with $100K+ salaries

2024-04-26T14:56:00-04:00

If you're an experienced architecture professional looking for a new career opportunity, check out this week's edition of our curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs. Below, we highlight 17 employers offering senior positions with a starting salary of over $100K per year.

Our selection was based on jobs that have publicly disclosed the annual salary range in their job listings on Archinect Jobs. Make sure to take a look around the job board for other good matches — there are currently lots of opportunities with the stated salary range reaching into the six-digit figures.

Additionally, check out Archinect's coverage on salary transparency and our Architecture Salary Poll for more insight on what you should expect to make based on your position and location.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro seeks a Senior Designer/Architect Fluent in German in New York, NY
Salary range: $110,000 – $135,000 annually
"We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Architect/Designer for immediate ...

New York’s School Construction Authority is preparing for a school building boom

2023-08-25T17:41:00-04:00

The body in charge of K-12 planning and construction in New York City was recently profiled by the AIA New York as it prepares for a surge in student enrollment that’s expected over the next decade.

The New York School Construction Authority (or SCA) is a specialty city agency that employs 1,100 people and is tasked with the delivery and maintenance of school buildings in the New York City Public Schools arsenal, a charge which makes it directly responsible for the well-being, safety, and learning environments of more than 1.1 million students.

With a staff that currently includes 170 architects, Stephen Zacks for the AIANY writes the SCA has a unique talent when it comes to the delivery of high-quality structures within challenging construction schedules and have become national examples of the implementation of efficient project management at...

From Blueprint to Breakdown: 5 Signs Your Architecture Firm’s Resource Management is Off the Rails

2023-07-13T09:00:00-04:00

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In the world of architecture, where every project is a confluence of art, science, and logistics, resource management practices and discipline stand as the pillars holding the structure together. Without solid resource management practices, even the most visionary architectural project risks collapsing like a house of cards. On the flip side, architecture firms with mature resource management practices not only avoid this pitfall but actually thrive, growing faster and enjoying higher profit margins.

In this article, we explore some of the signs that your resource management might be in need of fortification and how embracing a strategic approach can be the bedrock of your firm's growth and profitability.

Sign #1: Your Billable Utilization Is Low

Resource utilization report. Image courtesy of Birdview PSA.

In architecture firms, billable utilization is a critical metric. When it’s low, it means that employees are spending a significant amou...

Featured jobs for project architects and project managers in New York

2023-01-26T16:19:00-05:00

Are you an experienced project architect or a project manager looking for a new job opportunity? For Archinect's latest curated job highlights, we feature eight firms seeking ideal candidates to join their teams.

Want to learn more about the difference between a Project Architect and Project Manager? Be sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series to learn more.

BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group seeks a Project Architect
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Details: "BIG is looking for talented Project Architects to join our design teams in New York. The ideal candidate has experience in all project phases and will successfully oversee the design of a project through completion. Join us on our mission if you are a US Licensed Architect who has: A professional degree in Architecture; 8+ years of professional experience; Experience working on all phases of a single project; Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, and AutoCAD..." Read more here.

*The firm is also hiring an Architect/Designer with CA Exper...

San Francisco's new Presidio Tunnel Tops project could serve as a case study for women in project management and construction roles

2022-09-07T18:53:00-04:00

By any count, Presidio Tunnel Tops had an unusual number of women in construction and project leadership. They say there are good reasons for that.

Led by Kerry Huang of James Corner Field Operations, the recently-opened new addition to San Francisco’s public parks portfolio was in the works for the better part of 30 years before being completed in July.

As Landscape Architecture Magazine highlights, the number of women employed in leadership positions was uncommon and created an atmosphere that could serve as a case study for an industry that is (to its considerable detriment) sadly still beset by systemic occupational challenges and a prevailing misogynistic work culture.

“We’ve all worked so harmoniously together,” Rania Rayes, a senior project manager for the Presidio Tunnel Trust, said of the benefits of working on such a diverse site. “Having many women on the team may make that possible. We’re very patient, we have some great communication skills…. I just think that these are attributes that a lot of women have, and they want to be team players.”

What is Passive House, and how can it shape your career?

2022-06-22T08:10:00-04:00

In a 2017 feature article for Archinect, NK Architects’ CMO Zack Semke set out the case for adopting Passive House design principles.

“The genius of Passive House design is that it recognizes the building itself – its skeleton and skin – as a technology,” Semke wrote. “Powered by modern building science, energy modeling, and an advanced analysis of the thermal properties of building structures, Passive House architecture sits squarely in the realm of information technology and science-based innovation. That is a potential game changer for buildings’ role in the clean energy transition.”

Archinect Feature: How Passive House Design Can Propel the Clean Energy Transition in Architecture

Five years later, the Passive House movement across the United States has surged, as architects seek to move their design proposals towards zero-carbon. The Passive House Institute of the Unites States (Phius), the body which oversees Passive Building standards in the U.S., has certified more than 7.4 m...

Resource management for architects: Mosaic addresses 6 ways AI optimizes project and resource planning for firms

2021-11-08T08:00:00-05:00

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In the architecture and engineering industry, firm leadership often find themselves making decisions based on instinct and fear that they don’t have enough work. But the end result is that you’re always at the mercy of the business. Everyone needs visibility into what’s happening to ensure you have control over your projects rather than them controlling you.

Fortunately, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have enabled a more efficient and strategic approach to firm management. Here are six examples from AI-powered resource management software Mosaic.

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It’s Friday morning, and you’re in a planning meeting for the following week. Your mission is to ensure every team member has enough work to keep them busy—easier said than done. You have to know:

What everyone is working on
What deadlines are coming up across potential projects
Team skills, roles, industries, or other project req...

Autodesk acquires AI construction tech company Pype

2020-07-27T11:23:00-04:00

Autodesk announced last week it has signed an agreement to acquire Pype, a construction software provider of solutions for automating project management workflows. The acquisition will strengthen Autodesk's Construction Cloud, allowing general contractors, subs, and owners to automate tasks such as submittals and closeouts, among many other job related workflows.

"I could not be more optimistic about the future of the building industry," said Andrew Anagnost, CEO of Autodesk in a statement. "Even in challenging times such as those we are currently facing, Autodesk remains focused on making the jobs of people who build easier. Pype’s robust machine learning capabilities will empower Autodesk customers to connect workflows across the building lifecycle in new ways and optimize their businesses for long-term resiliency."

7 Steps to Improve Cash Flow at Your Architectural Firm

2019-12-03T14:15:00-05:00

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As an architect, you want to spend your time designing, creating, and innovating. But as a firm principal, you need to make sure you have a healthy cash flow to pay for those projects and support your passions. Manage your cash flow well, and you can stay in business, even when you’re not operating at a profit.

Unfortunately, many companies fail to properly manage profit and cash flow. According to a study by U.S. Bank, 82% of businesses fail due to cash flow mismanagement. And a survey by Fifth Third Bank found that 4 out of 10 small business owners didn’t have enough cash to meet their business goals.

Examine your own processes. How many days after sending and invoice does it take to see a check show up in your back account? Studies put the average collection period for AEC firms between 70 to 80 days. Can you go that long without getting paid for the work you perform?

If you want to avoid the perils of poorly managed cash flow, pay attentio...

Are you an experienced Project Architect or BIM Coordinator? Don't miss these Seattle-based employment opportunities featured on Archinect Jobs

2019-11-06T12:11:00-05:00

Seattle is a city filled with a rich landscape and notable architectural structures. For this week's job round up, we focus on six architecture firms in Seattle, Washington that are searching for the right candidate to join their team. From experienced project architects and managers to BIM coordinators, don't miss these featured job opportunities listed on Archinect Jobs.

mwworks architecture + design seeks a Project Designer/Manager
Mwworks Architecture+Design is focused on highly crafted, modernist spaces, with a particular emphasis on houses and cabins. The firm is currently looking for an excellent generalist architect that is experienced and confident with all phases of the design and construction process. Project Management experience a plus. Excellent design sensibility and an inherent interest in craft and detail is essential. In addition, strong communication skills, experience with thoroughly documented buildings and drawing sets are required.

Image courtesy of Ankrom Mo...

In the workplace, when you don't know, say so

2019-09-30T16:40:00-04:00

Have you ever been in a meeting where a certain topic or term is brought up that everyone understands but you? The urge to try and play along might build up, pretending you know what everyone else does. You may even make it through the meeting unscathed, having avoided being asked anything regarding the subject. A near miss, you think; that was a close one.

What's the fear here though? Of being found out? That the discovery of you becoming the intellectual minority on this one topic will in some way diminish your status? Why so? There is a quote I love from Bruce Lee that says, "A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer." Having the courage to say, "I don't know," is an invaluable asset that will propel you to heights those too full of ego only hope to reach.

Your personal growth is your own, unattached from the thoughts and opinions of others. If someone thinks you are some kind of fool for asking a "silly question" then that's on th...

BQE Software Partners with Stripe to Help Firms Get Paid Faster

2019-09-10T08:00:00-04:00

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ePayments will allow BQE Core users to speed up cash flow by sending automated invoices that clients can pay instantly via credit or debit cards.

BQE Software Inc. and Stripe have partnered to help professional service firms get paid faster via online payment solution with automated posting to BQE Core accounting.

“Businesses all over the world are recognizing the benefits of accepting credit cards, not just to get their invoices paid faster, but also to provide better experience to their client. BQE Core team has implemented ePayments in a most beautiful and intelligent way, eliminating the friction that business have to typically go through when adding a new merchant account”, said Shafat Qazi, CEO & Founder of BQE Software.

Core already provides users with tools to speed up cash flow, such as automatic billing, scheduled billing, and batch invoicing. ePayments solves the final step and bridges the gap between invoice and payment in smoo...

Aecom wins project management contract for Saudi Arabia's Neom Bay

2019-07-02T19:15:00-04:00

U.S. engineering firm Aecom will manage the development of Neom Bay, part of a $500 billion mega city on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast [...] The kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, is spearheading plans to develop Neom, a futuristic city being built from scratch, as part of the government’s plans to cut its reliance on oil and attract foreign investment.

Intentions for the planned Neom megacity were first announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2017, but Saudi Arabia's suspected involvement in the death of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi a year later caused international outrage and prominent international figures on the Neom advisory board, including Norman Foster, to suspend their activity.

10 Selected Architecture Job Opportunities for Experienced Project Managers

2019-06-12T15:43:00-04:00

Every successful design project needs a project manager. From overseeing the design and construction process to site preparation, an architectural project manager must not only have the technical design skills but ability to lead an entire project operation. Below are 10 firms throughout the US, from San Francisco to Newark, looking for highly qualified architects who have a passion for project planning and leadership.

51 Sixth Avenue. Image © RG-Architecture

Cunningham Group Architecture, Inc. seeks a Project Manager
Location: Las Vegas, NV
The Project Manager will play a key role in helping build our Hospitality and Workplace business through project leadership and Client management. As the primary point of contact, the Project Manager shall be responsible for coordination of the project between Cuningham Group and its clients and consultants. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordination of the design and technical efforts of the project team members and the integration...

Are you a project management guru? Check out these architecture PM job opportunities

2018-11-08T09:30:00-05:00

Every successful design project needs a project manager. From overseeing the design and construction process to site preparation, an architectural project manager must not only have the technical design skills but ability to lead an entire project operation. Below are firms looking for highly qualified architects who have a passion for project planning and leadership.

Barker Nestor, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager in Chicago
They are currently seeking a full-time Architectural Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager in the Chicagoland area with approximately 5-7 years experience with an emphasis on hospitality and restaurant design. Candidates must be highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have extensive experience in the production of contract documents. In addition, qualified applicants must be able to transfer verbal and written communication into documents while managing within a small team environment

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5 Foolproof Ways to Keep Projects Within Budget

2018-04-11T09:00:00-04:00

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You’re probably all too familiar with budget overruns. Whichever professional services field you work in, they seem almost inevitable. Indeed, the Project Management Institute (PMI) reports that last year, 43% of projects went over budget. So, what can you do? Here are some suggestions.

1. Get Educated: PSMJ noted an interesting trend among AEC firm: There’s a direct correlation between project manager training, budget performance, and client satisfaction. Businesses who say that they formally train all of their project managers are able to stick to their budgets more often. They also have the happiest clients. On the other side, firms that have no formal training program are the worst at adhering to budgets and satisfying clients.

These results send a clear message: It’s worthwhile to learn the ropes before diving into project management.

2. Set Realistic Goals: Don’t set yourself up for failure by always agreeing to shoestring budgets and...

Why You Should Care About Project Accounting

2018-03-21T09:00:00-04:00

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You probably hear a lot about the importance of data. Gathering the numbers about your projects and firm, using business intelligence…it all sounds good, but what is it really for? Well, in the case of project accounting, a lot.

This is a topic we’ve covered in previous posts on Archinect. As a refresher, project accounting is the practice of tracking and analyzing the financials of your individual projects. We’ve shown you the data you need to collect to undertake project accounting and told you about the technology that makes it simple. This time, we’ll zero in on the benefits it offers, from improved profitability to better staffing decisions and beyond.

1. Truly Understand Project Profitability: Increased profitability is the most widely cited and straightforward consequence of project accounting, and with good reason. By closely monitoring the resources that go into a project and their resulting revenue, you can drill down and truly unde...

4 Project Management Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

2018-03-07T09:00:00-05:00

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Architecture firms typically work on several ongoing projects at any given time. A solid project management strategy and dedicated project managers are absolutely crucial for the success of these firms. Given this importance, it's essential to be aware of common project management mistakes, especially when they're easy to avoid. Take a look at these four and learn how to keep your projects on track.

1. Lack of Communication

A project manager should possess excellent communication skills. Ideally, each project should begin with a meeting so the entire team can discuss objectives. This meeting is an opportunity to get to know the project manager and to go over their expectations for the team.

The project manager should break down the project into smaller tasks, assign these tasks and make sure each team member has a clear understanding of their role and priorities.

Communication should occur throughout the project so that the team and the clien...

The Technology You Need to Boost Profits Without Headaches

2018-02-21T09:00:00-05:00

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It bears repeating that project accounting—the practice of accounting on a project-by-project basis—will give you transformative information about your company. With it, you’ll understand why and how your projects are succeeding (or floundering), and what you can do to ensure they stay on the right track.

There are different types of data you need to collect and synthesize to uncover these insights. These include time and expense entries, billing records, accounting metrics, and project management data.

While you technically can track and analyze all of your company’s data without a real project accounting solution, it’s not a wise choice. If you choose to just use spreadsheets, you’ll spend hours upon hours entering, formatting, and analyzing data. Copying and pasting creates a large margin for error, and if one of your formulas isn’t right, it’ll derail everything. Plus, whoever said that they actually enjoy using spreadsheets?

That’s why...

Getting the Data You Need to Run a Successful Firm

2018-02-02T09:00:00-05:00

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When your firm adopts project accounting—the practice of accounting on a project-by-project basis—you’ll get insights that’ll change the way you do business. You’ll understand your projects, employees, clients, and firm on a deeper level, and you’ll be able to make changes that will dramatically increase efficiency and profits.

Before this happens, though, you need to lay the groundwork. With the right tools, logging and making sense of the data you need is convenient and easy. You just have to be consistent.

Develop the Habit of Tracking Your Time and Expenses

Time and expense tracking is foundational for analyzing any type of business that works on a project basis, especially architecture firms.

Even if you charge fixed fees for your projects, you could be missing out on hard-earned cash by not tracking your time. You need to make sure you charge enough to cover all the effort that goes into your projects.

After all, it’s difficult to kn...

Make Invoices a Little Less Painful With These 4 Tips

2017-12-12T09:00:00-05:00

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Generally speaking, no one’s thrilled to receive a bill. Your clients are no exception. However, there are techniques you can use with your invoices that both highlight your architecture firm’s value and make the process more convenient for clients. The result? Bills that make them smile (or at least not frown).

Think about it: If you invoice a client every month (or every two weeks, as some savvy firms do), you’re consistently interacting with them and communicating the value of your services. If you get it right, you’ll end up with clients who are happy to pay for your services. That’s why you should follow these 4 tips.

1. Tailor your invoices.

The way something is communicated can make all the difference. It’s vital to provide clients with the information that they respond to in order to reduce conflict and questions. While these tips don’t apply so much if you only do stipulated sum billing, if you bill for additional services or exp...

The 3 Rules of Project Management for Architecture Firms

2017-11-14T09:00:00-05:00

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Having wonderful employees and great clients is vital. But the most significant component of running an AEC practice is project management. Having the best clients and most dedicated professional staff won’t do your firm any good if you and your team can’t make a profit on your projects.

Here are three maxims to follow if you want your firm to be even better at project management.

1. Stay Within Scope

Your firm and the client must be crystal-clear on the work that is to be completed. Spell everything out. Your project management software should highlight each phase of the project and what will be accomplished during it.

Staying within scope doesn’t mean that change orders should be avoided at all costs. They are, in fact, a part of life for architecture firms. But if something in a project needs altered, there must be a process, and everyone should understand why the change is being made. The modification needs to be agreed upon and spelled o...