Project Architect

Job Summary: Project Architect

The position is located at NK Architects New Jersey Office, 95 Washington Street, NJ, 07960.  This is currently a hybrid position with the opportunity to work both in office as well as remotely and could be subject to change.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team. The candidate should be a licensed architect who can join our integrated team of design professionals. The select candidate will be instrumental in the process of design, coordination and documentation for the design team collaborating closely with Project Managers in both NJ and NY offices while working on projects that span all geographies (NY, NJ & PA). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of experience.

 Duties/Responsibilities:

Apply sound architectural and design techniques, methodology and principals to all work product

Demonstrate clear competency in preparing all phases of documentation

Generate finished plans, specifications and material selections needed for construction

Assist with scheduling, budgeting and overseeing work assignments of each project team

Liaise as needed with external consultants and engineers and be able to incorporate engineering specifications with architectural design

Multi-task by working on a range of projects from new buildings to renovations and alterations

Develop programming documentation and preliminary designs as needed

Attend pre-proposal meetings and provide input into scope of work and services for new proposals

Self-motivated and energetic leader who can collaborate and work closely with others

Required Skills/Abilities

Must be proficient in Autodesk Revit

Must be versed in Microsoft Office, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Familiarity with Newform & Deltek Vision / Vantagepoint a Plus

Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail

Must have a collaborative work ethic – support the professional development of others through on-the-job teaching

Must meet deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously

Comfortable in a fast paced and energetic environment

Maintain professional courtesy through strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Education and Experience:

5-8 years prior experience with all phases of architectural projects including hospitals, outpatient facilities and higher learning institutions

Proficient with NJ & NY state and federal code compliance guidelines

BArch, MArch or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. Architecture School

Maintain professional license in the USA

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Site visits required within tri-state area