Senior Architect

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Architect (Licensed)
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000

Salary & Benefits
This Senior Architect position offers:

• Salary range of $120,000 – $140,000

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

• Paid vacation, wellness days, and nine paid holidays

• Licensure and professional development support (including AIA dues and CE credits)

• Mentorship and clear career progression opportunities

• Hybrid working arrangements in a collaborative New York studio

• Access to advanced BIM/Revit workflows and strong multi-disciplinary team support

The Role
As a Senior Architect (Licensed Architect) in New York, you will lead the design and delivery of large-scale projects across high-rise residential, healthcare, and cultural sectors. This is a key role within a growing office, suited to an architect who combines design excellence with strong technical capability and client-facing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full design and delivery process from concept through construction

• Manage client relationships, project scope, schedules, and budgets

• Coordinate with consultants including structural, MEP, life safety, envelope, acoustics, and AV specialists

• Oversee the production of drawings, specifications, and BIM models

• Resolve complex design and technical issues to produce buildable, code-compliant solutions

• Review RFIs and submittals, and engage with city and permitting officials

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers within the studio

Requirements

• Licensed Architect (required) – current U.S. registration

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred)

• 10 + years’ professional experience, with project leadership responsibilities

• Proven experience in high-rise residential, healthcare, and/or cultural projects (performing arts centres, museums, or similar)

• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, materials, and construction techniques

• Proficiency in Revit (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino or similar 3D software also beneficial)

• Excellent communication and client management skills

• LEED accreditation desirable

Apply
Please send your resume and portfolio with the subject line “Senior Architect – New York” to: charlotte@vertopeople.com

Location: New York, NY (central office, hybrid working available)