Job Description
Senior Architect
Department: Architecture
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year
Description
Naik Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Architect. The Senior Architect will lead design and coordination efforts for large-scale infrastructure, rail, and transit projects. This role requires significant leadership, independent decision-making, and strong client-facing skills. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project delivery from design through construction, and mentor junior architects.
Management, primarily in the transportation infrastructure industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead project design efforts and coordination across internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
- Manage schedules, deliverables, and budgets for complex infrastructure projects.
- Present and defend design solutions to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
- Oversee preparation of drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
- Administer construction activities, including submittals, RFIs, field reports, and site visits.
- Mentor and direct junior architects, fostering professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and contract requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
- Licensed/Registered Architect in NY (preferred) or NJ, or actively pursuing licensure.
- 7–10 years of professional experience with demonstrated leadership on large-scale or transit projects.
- Must have experience working with public agencies such as NYCT, MTA, LIRR, Amtrak, NJ Transit, etc.
- Expertise in all project phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with BIM 360 or Navisworks a plus.
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
Benefits
- Holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
- Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
- and More
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