Senior Technical Architect

Senior Technical Architect | Architecture & Interiors Firm

Location:

New York City

Working Style:
In-office Monday through Thursday and Remote on Friday

Are you a technically driven architect who enjoys solving complex design challenges, guiding teams, and ensuring projects are thoughtfully executed from design development through construction? Our client, a New York–based architecture and interior design studio with a second studio in Miami, is seeking a Senior Architect – Technical Design to serve as a key technical leader within their New York studio.

Reporting directly to the Principal, this individual will act as a senior resource for the architectural team while helping translate design intent into highly coordinated, technically sound projects. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced architect who combines strong design sensibility with deep technical knowledge. You will provide leadership across projects, mentor and manage team members, establish technical direction, and help resolve complex architectural and construction issues.

The role requires experience with both interior and exterior architecture, with particular value placed on high-end residential work – including New York co-op and condominium apartments, townhouses, and private residences, as well as Multifamily and boutique hospitality projects. A strong command of Revit and the ability to lead teams through documentation, detailing, coordination, and construction administration will be essential.

• Serve as a senior technical leader and resource for the architecture team, providing guidance on documentation, detailing, constructability, coordination, and project execution.
• Lead the technical development of projects from design development through construction documentation and construction administration.
• Manage and mentor a team of approximately 5 architects, reviewing work, establishing priorities, and helping teams resolve technical challenges independently and efficiently.
• Translate design concepts into technically rigorous architectural solutions while maintaining the integrity of the overall design vision.
• Oversee both interior and exterior architectural development, including building envelope, façade, assemblies, detailing, materials, and integration with interior environments.
• Lead the detailing of custom interior architecture – including millwork, stone, metalwork, and specialty finishes – working closely with the in-house interior design team so that architecture and interiors are fully integrated.
• Lead and review Revit documentation, establishing high standards for model quality, drawing coordination, accuracy, and consistency.
• Review drawing sets, specifications, details, consultant documents, and other project deliverables for completeness and coordination.
• Participate in meetings with clients and their representatives as required, clearly communicating technical issues, options, and recommendations.
• Partner closely with the Principal to improve technical decision-making across projects and provide an additional level of leadership and accountability within the studio.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of professional architectural experience, with significant responsibility for technical design, documentation, and project delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and experience leading BIM-based project documentation; proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other software's.
• Strong experience with high-end residential projects – such as co-op and condominium apartments, townhouses, and private residences.
• Demonstrated experience developing both exterior and interior architecture, with a strong understanding of building envelopes, exterior detailing, assemblies, and constructability.
• Experience detailing high-end custom interiors, including millwork, stone, and specialty finishes, and coordinating with interior designers and fabricators.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of architectural teams.
• Ability to identify technical challenges early, develop solutions, and confidently guide project teams through implementation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and working directly with contractors during construction.