Project Architect- Multifamily, Mixed-Use, Commercial Studio

Description

BBB is seeking enthusiastic Project Architects to join its multidisciplinary office in New York City. We operate in the multi-family residential, commercial, and mixed-use hospitality sectors. Successful candidates will lead and coordinate a team of Architects and Engineers through all phases of design for projects ranging from mid-sized to large.

The projects will include residential mixed‑use developments, hospitality, and commercial spaces. Candidates must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of guiding large teams efficiently. This involves effectively coordinating with the A/E team on technical, code, and constructability issues while keeping the client informed of all developments and ensuring deadlines are met.

The Project Architect will be responsible for assembling the necessary documents (Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents) with their team. This individual will report directly to the Project Manager and collaborate with the Partner in Charge of the project.

In addition to working locally with a broad and diverse group of professionals at all stages of career development, new hires will collaborate virtually with BBB design professionals in the Boston and Washington DC offices. All BBB employees, including new hires, can participate in staff initiatives that advance professional skills, connect staff beyond project work, and promote the values of environmental and social well‑being.

• Responsible for document production for deliverables, design team coordination, project staffing (with Project Manager), production and collaboration workflows.
• Lead a team in the development of a comprehensive set of contract documents including specifications.
• Communicate design concepts to team and client in presentations with visualizations.
• Guide design direction, establish design goals and priorities with client and Partner input to maintain design intent/integrity through the course of the project through visualizations, physical models, specifications, and construction details.
• Coordinate and manage consultants and internal BBB team; execute coordination meetings, communicate directly with the Project Manager, and keep the team focused on the required tasks.
• Navigate and contribute to the Revit model assembly by guiding the team in the proper direction as set by our office BIM standards.
• Direct team in development of zoning, permit, or other regulatory review packages.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on all project documents for compliance with office standards, client requirements, code, and zoning requirements.
• Coordinates all trades and agencies related to building design while monitoring drawings.

• 8+ years of experience in general architectural practice, with at least 5 years focused on the residential sector.
• Registered Architect required, and sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of multi-family residential technical and code issues in New York.
• Knowledgeable with various high rise construction systems.
• Thorough knowledge of Revit, and clash detection software (such as Navisworks).
• Must be fluent in MS Office programs.
• Ability to anticipate and understand what the most complex, challenging or critical design or technical problems might be for the project and assign appropriate resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills - Motivating, influencing the team to meet or exceed goals in a positive manner, providing clear instructions and mentorship as required.
• Experience serving as team leader while effectively delegating assignments with prior experience in a comparable position supervising staff.