Junior Architect

Location: Saddle River

Job Title:

Junior Architect

Job Description

This Junior Architect role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial projects, including retail, hospitality, and other large-scale developments. You will use Revit and AutoCAD to produce detailed construction drawings and will contribute to every phase of the project lifecycle, from initial surveys and conceptual design through schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. This position is ideal for an early-career architect who wants broad exposure, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment where everyone contributes across multiple project stages.

Responsibilities

+ Use Revit and AutoCAD to produce accurate and detailed construction drawings for commercial projects, including retail stores, rollouts, big box stores, hospitality spaces, and related developments.

+ Participate in all phases of project delivery, including initial site surveys, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.

+ Prepare complete construction drawing sets (CDs) that meet client standards, building codes, and internal quality expectations.

+ Conduct existing conditions surveys at job sites, documenting and verifying field conditions to support accurate design and documentation.

+ Collaborate closely with a project team to meet project goals, schedules, and deliverables, contributing to a highly coordinated design and documentation process.

+ Assist with redlining and revising drawings based on feedback from sr architects, project architects, and project managers.

+ Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with contractors and consultants as needed.

+ Communicate professionally with clients and engineering trades to move projects forward, clarify design intent, and resolve issues in a timely manner.

+ Help maintain a strong service-oriented approach by providing responsive, high-quality communication and documentation to long-standing clients.

+ Contribute to multiple active projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, managing time and priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

+ Full proficiency in Revit, with the ability to independently produce construction drawings and documentation.

+ Full proficiency in AutoCAD, including setting up, organizing, and editing construction drawing sets.

+ 2-4 years of architectural experience, preferably gained in a small office setting where you were exposed to multiple project phases.

+ Demonstrated experience in commercial architecture, particularly retail projects such as rollouts, big box stores, supermarkets, self-storage facilities, and similar building types.

+ Proven ability to put together full sets of construction documents (CDs) for commercial projects.

+ Hands-on involvement in schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.

+ Experience producing construction drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, details, and related documentation.

+ Ability to work with redlines and incorporate feedback accurately and efficiently.

+ Experience responding to RFIs and supporting construction administration tasks.

+ Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients, engineering trades, and internal team members.

+ Bachelor's degree in Architecture.

+ Motivation to pursue architectural licensure, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth.

+ Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve project goals in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working on retail architecture projects, including rollouts and big box stores, is highly preferred.

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Experience with hospitality or equivalent commercial project types is a plus.

+ Prior experience in a small architectural firm, where you contributed across various phases and tasks, is beneficial.

+ Comfort working on projects…