Senior Project Architect

Vocon Employer:
New York, NY, USLocation:
Thu, Mar 31 '22Posted on:
Full-timeType:

At Vocon, we’re more than just architects and designers – we’re partners. Collaborators. Thinkers. Friends. We’re a group of people with purpose and passion, partnering to change lives. Our recipe for success is critical in its simplicity but requires each component to be delivered in equal measure.  We build relationships for life while providing responsive service and strategy-based solutions. We believe buildings have power. More than simply a structure, the built environment can transform people’s lives.  Our expertise ranges from commercial office buildings, mixed-use development, multi-family residential and retail to corporate interiors, corporate account management and more.  We strive to be the global partner in creating spaces where people work, live and play.

Role Description

A licensed or unlicensed Architect/Architectural Designer who leads, organizes and coordinates project teams and assignments to complete complex projects. Responsible for ensuring that the production of construction documents are in concert with design intent, and responsible for project scope, schedules and budgets. Resolves complex technical/design issues and provides guidance to the team. Coordinates communication between project team, sub-contractors and other disciplines. Conducts code analyses and acts as a primary point of contact with jurisdictions. Conducts on-site observations and prepares architect’s field reports. Performs submittal reviews during construction, maintains RFI and submittal logs. Can be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions. Directly supervises the teams’ design and technical delivery.

Requirements

• Licensed/Unlicensed Architect with twelve plus years of experience in commercial interior architecture with management experience in leading project teams
• Experience in all phases of interior architecture and engineering, including substantial and varied experience in project planning.
• Strong proficiency in REVIT.
• Strong expertise in construction document preparation and field operations
• Knowledge of building materials, building codes, specifications, construction techniques, detailing and millwork design, ADA requirements, zoning and jurisdictional processes
• Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to coordinate work
• Competent in business writing and communication skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
• 3-D computer modeling skills (Sketchup, 3D Max, Rhino, etc) a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, staff
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff; excellent organizational skills

Vocon is an equal opportunity employer. If interested in joining our team, please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio. 

Note to Staffing Agencies and Search Firms: Vocon does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes submitted without an agreement in place will be considered Vocon property and will not obligate us to pay a referral fee.

This description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff; excellent organizational skills