Project Architect

Company Description

Henning Larsen is an international design studio with strong Nordic roots and values at the core of who we are. We aim to promote a creative, non-hierarchical workplace, which fosters supportive environments and the freedom to assert and testnew ideasand visions. This work culture, coupled with our commitment to new learning opportunities, stimulates our employees' individual and collective creativity and skills in design and service.

We currently employ approx. 750 people working in an international environment.

Henning Larsen's New York office is seeking a Project Architect with deep design documentation experience, including enclosure detailing expertise, consultant coordination, and execution. This role is intended for licensed architects with 10+ years of relevant professional experience who demonstrate advanced technical proficiency in all phases of design and strong leadership and mentorship capability.

• Oversee design and document implementation to meet project goals and compliance requirements
• Develop compliant design solutions aligned with project requirements
• Manage / delegate sheet set to ensure comprehensive project documentation
• Generate DD/CD-level facade details and models that meet code, performance, and constructability requirements
• Provide code leadership across the project
• BIM point person (or liaison) for design team and coordinates BIM standards / execution plan where required
• Select and develop primary building materials appropriate to the design intent and performance requirements
• Construction administration through comprehensive submittal / RFI reviews, field reports, walkthroughs / punch listing as required

• Lead project delivery for complex projects under the guidance of the project leadership, with a focus on facade integration, technical execution, and drawing production.
• Manage team deliverable execution
• Provide mentorship and hands‑on guidance in facade modeling, detailing, and documentation standards to full project team, actively upskilling the team's technical capabilities.
• Lead consultant coordination (including agendas and minutes), communicating key decisions across disciplines
• Sustainability ambassador / point-person, responsible for coordinating that sustainability goals are considered in the day-to-day design process
• Manage open actions list with focus on consultant coordination items

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience in architectural practice
• Licensed Architect (required)
• Bachelors or Masters of Architecture from a NAAB accredited school
• Strong technical proficiency with demonstrated code knowledge and complex facade documentation expertise, accompanied by acute design sensibility
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members in facade modeling, detailing, and technical development, with demonstrated impact on team growth.
• Experience leading consultant coordination and managing project teams
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with Rhino, Adobe CS, and other digital design workflows preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project leadership in a multidisciplinary international team
• Effective time management, and organizational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Available to work full-time in person in New York, NY
• Fluent in English

Joining Henning Larsen, you can expect:

• Collaboration with a global network of professionals, supported by a company recognized for design excellence and innovation
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace committed to supporting talent, collaboration and creativity
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits

Henning Larsen is an international design studio with strong Nordic roots and values at the core of who we are. We aim to promote a creative, non-hierarchical workplace, which fosters supportive environments and the freedom to assert and test new ideas and visions. This work culture, coupled with our commitment to new learning opportunities, stimulates our employees' individual and collective creativity and skills in design and service.

We currently employ approx. 750 people working in an international environment.