Intermediate Architect

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: Intermediate Architect / Junior Project Manager (Job Captain)

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to lead architectural projects from initial feasibility studies through construction completion, acting as a hands-on Junior Project Manager / Job Captain. You will take responsibility for project objectives, requirements, and budgets while motivating a small team, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of commercial and institutional projects. The position is ideal for an experienced architectural draftsperson who enjoys being involved in every phase of a project and seeing work through to the final certificate of occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage architectural projects from initial feasibility studies through construction completion and handover of the certificate of occupancy.
• Oversee and guide a project team of approximately three to four people, providing clear direction, coordination, and progress updates.
• Share project responsibilities and coordinate closely with a Senior Project Manager when assigned to the same project.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the drafting, coordination, and completion of project documentation.
• Meet milestones and deadlines established by the project manager, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or issues.
• Attend client and consultant meetings to represent the project team and ensure design and documentation align with project goals and requirements.
• Participate in construction meetings with the general contractor, helping to resolve design and documentation issues during construction.
• Oversee the project from design documentation through construction, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with codes and regulations.
• Develop and coordinate complete shell drawings and documentation for commercial buildings, both interior and exterior.
• Apply proficient knowledge of Building Codes and ADA requirements to ensure compliance for commercial uses.
• Navigate and coordinate with various agencies required to obtain full permits for commercial building construction.
• Work on a range of project types, including ground-up construction, interior build-outs, medical facilities, retail spaces, offices, schools, and strip malls.
• Incorporate relevant healthcare design standards, including FGI guidelines for outpatient facilities and Department of Health Article 28 regulations for hospitals, when applicable.
• Maintain a punctual, professional demeanor and communicate effectively with team members, consultants, and construction partners.
• Contribute to a hands-on, full-phase project approach where you remain involved from concept through completion rather than working on only one phase.

Essential Skills

• 5–10 years of architectural experience, including running projects from feasibility through construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for architectural drafting and production of construction documents.
• Experience with construction documentation, design development, schematic design, and architectural design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple project phases and deliverables.
• Strong project management capabilities, including tracking objectives, requirements, and budgets.
• Proficient knowledge of Building Codes and ADA requirements for commercial projects.
• Proficient understanding of permitting processes and the agencies involved in securing full construction permits for commercial buildings.
• Ability to put together a complete shell package for commercial buildings, inside and out.
• Experience working on commercial project types such as medical facilities, schools, retail, office, and strip malls.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with clients, consultants, and construction teams.
• Professional demeanor and reliable punctuality.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a small project team of three to four people.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare projects, including outpatient facilities and hospitals.
• Familiarity with FGI guidelines for outpatient facilities.
• Knowledge of Department of Health Article 28 regulations for hospital projects.
• Proficiency with Photoshop for presentations and design visualization.
• Experience using Procore for project and construction management is a plus.
• Background in design-build environments and exposure to managing owned properties is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a multi-discipline, studio-style setting with close collaboration across roles.
• Motivation to be hands-on with all phases of a project rather than focusing on a single stage.

Work Environment

The role follows a standard schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a half-hour lunch break. You will work within a collaborative studio-style environment alongside a team that includes directors, designers, architects, and draftspeople. The practice operates as a multi-discipline, design-build organization that manages its own properties and client projects, providing exposure to the full lifecycle of development and construction. Projects span ground-up construction and interior build-outs across sectors such as medical, retail, office, schools, and strip malls. Day-to-day work involves using tools such as AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Procore (where applicable), and collaborating closely with internal team members, consultants, and contractors in a professional office setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Rockville Centre, NY.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Full benefits offered- this is a permanent opportunity.

This is a fully onsite position in Rockville Centre,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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