Project Architect​/Project Manager

RZAPS
- Ricardo Zurita Architecture & Planning is a collaborative, award-winning firm with a focus on projects that enliven public life.

Our projects include ground-up and renovation of public-use buildings, as well as the design of public spaces. Our mission is to develop designs that are process-driven in collaboration with our clients and community stakeholders.
We are currently one of the firms selected by NYC DDC for the Project Excellence Program.

We are looking to add a critical team member to our small, collaborative practice. The ideal candidate has approximately 5-8 years of professional experience, preferably in NYC
, and is capable of taking substantial day-to-day responsibility for architectural projects while working closely with the firm Principal.

We are particularly interested in a self-starter who is comfortable working in a small-office environment, can independently move projects forward, and knows when to seek input on important design, technical, client, or project-management decisions.

The position offers an opportunity for significant responsibility and professional growth, with direct involvement in all phases of projects and close collaboration with the Principal.

• Design Development and Construction Documents
• Coordination of architectural drawings with structural, MEP and other consultants
• Preparation and coordination of specifications
• Construction administration, including review of submittals, RFIs and field conditions
• Managing project schedules and meeting deliverable deadlines
• Quality control of drawings and documents
• Participation in client and consultant meetings
• Coordination of agency submissions and approvals
• Day-to-day organization and follow-through on assigned projects
• Assisting in directing and coordinating junior staff when appropriate

• Bachelor's (5-year) or Master's Degree in Architecture
• Approximately 5-8 years of professional architectural experience
• Strong experience producing and coordinating Construction Documents
• Strong BIM and AutoCAD skills; knowledge of ArchiCAD a plus
• Good understanding of architectural detailing and building construction
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small-office environment
• Fluent English-language writing and communication skills
• NYC project experience strongly preferred
• Experience with NYC public-agency projects, including DDC and/or SCA, a plus
• Construction administration experience strongly preferred
• Architecture license in NYS a plus, but not required

We provide a collaborative professional work environment steps from Bryant Park. Our team is comprised of a diverse, dedicated staff who participate in producing high-quality designs. Because we are a small practice, team members have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of a project and take on meaningful responsibility.

• We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits.