About the role
Joseph Vance Architects Employer New York, NY, USLocation:
Full-timeType Thu, Aug 20 '26Posted on:
JVA is an award-winning architecture firm in the heart of Chelsea that has focused solely on high-end, single family residential work for the last 35 years. Our work includes townhouse gut renovations, landmark restorations and large apartment renovations. We are a small group of creative problem solvers with a taste for well-crafted design and work in a collaborative team environment, pushing boundaries until a project is the best it can be.
We are looking for an experienced Senior level Architect to join our studio who has led high-end, single family residential projects and specifically has experience with ground up houses. Our projects are large and complex so this person ideally has a combination of strong technical and project management skills with an eye for sophisticated design. As a small team, this is a unique opportunity to lead your own projects and manage them from concept through completion. Our current projects include large townhouse and penthouse combination gut renovations, and a ground up house.
Responsibilities Include
- Lead your own projects under the direction of the principal and with the support of the team.
- Generate designs and presentations.
- Produce construction drawings and details.
- Ensure compliance of buildings codes and industry standards.
- Manage schedules and coordination of clients, contractors, expeditors, consultants, city agencies and vendors.
- Execute construction administration including review of shop drawings and submittals.
Qualifications
- 9+ years experience.
- This is a leadership position- you can take a project from concept through construction, and you are a critical thinker, problem solver, and able to manage multiple projects.
- Experience with NYC residential projects and all phases of architecture.
- High level of proficiency with 3D modeling or BIM software, Revit, SketchUp or Archicad, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Track record of successfully managing 2 or more projects at a time
- Knowledge of NYC building codes, zoning and LPC
- Strong conceptual, design and detailing skills
This is a full time salaried position with fully paid individual health insurance benefit and competitive PTO. Salary starts at $110,000+ and is commensurate with experience and skill set. You must currently live in the NYC area. Please do not respond if you are seeking remote, part time or freelance work.
Please submit one pdf document that includes a personalized cover letter with why you think JVA is a good fit for you, your salary requirement, resume, and work samples including 3D models you have executed to careers@jvarchitects.com . NO RECRUITERS PLEASE.
We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your interest in JVA! We are not able to respond to all applicants, but do appreciate your interest in our studio.
https://jvarchitects.com
View your Application History
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
Questions, answered
Click "Apply with JobAssist" – we tailor your resume and application to this role and submit it for your approval.
Yes. This role at Archinect was screened before publishing – we confirmed the employer before listing it.
The employer didn't disclose a salary range for this listing. JobAssist shows pay whenever it's available.
This position can be done from anywhere, with no in-office requirement.
Yes – every application is tailored from your profile and this job's requirements, and you can review and edit before it's sent.