Job Captain / Project Architect

S M Tam Architect, PLLC Employer:
Brooklyn, NY, USLocation:
Mon, Feb 27 '23Posted on:
$50,000 - $70,000 annually Pay:

S M Tam Architect, PLLC is a boutique architecture firm with an extensive, diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, and community facilities. We are seeking a Job Captain/Project Architect to manage projects at our office in Brooklyn, New York. 

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of architectural experience working on mid- to large-scale residential and commercial projects in New York City, with a working knowledge of NYC building codes, zoning regulations, and NYC Department of Buildings processes. This senior-level position reports directly to the firm Principal. 

We offer mentorship by the Founder of the company who has over 25 years’ experience building an organization with a portfolio of several thousand projects and providing professional skill and career development opportunities through involvement across a wide range of projects, including single- and multi-family houses, condominium buildings, hotels and restaurants, corporate offices, medical facilities, and houses of worship.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage all phases of architectural projects, including feasibility studies, schematic design and development, client communication and engineering consultant coordination 
• Produce architectural drawings and 3D renderings
• Conduct zoning analysis and interpret NYC building and energy codes to ensure compliance
• Prepare and file plans/documentation with the NYC Department of Buildings and related city agencies
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, general contractor and  engineering consultants
• Participate in virtual Department of Buildings plan review meetings
• Mentor and manage junior project team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of architectural work experience in design and construction documentation 
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D software
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Code and Zoning Resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and a positive attitude
• Bilingual in Chinese/English (a strong plus)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Paid time off
• Health insurance (optional) with employer contribution

TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter, resume and portfolio to careers@smtam-arch.com and include the ‘Job Captain/Project Architect’ in the subject line of your email.