Job Description

Job Description

Sydness Architects is a boutique, mid-town Manhattan, award-winning architecture studio with a wide variety of projects. We are currently seeking an intermediate level project manager with experience in workplace design. This role will be an active and integral part of our office, offering the ideal candidate opportunities to experience all phases of the design and construction process with ample growth potential. They will quickly be able to take ownership of the projects they are working on while also directly managing other members of the staff. Active involvement and collaboration with office leadership makes this a great opportunity to develop.

Current projects range in scale, typology, and overall scope allowing for a diverse workday and the ability to work on interior and exterior architectural elements.

Note: This is a full time, in office, position. Those not immediately able to commute to our midtown Manhattan office need not apply.

Required Experience:

• Architectural degree (B. Arch/M. Arch) from an accredited institution.
• 5-8 years in a NYC firm with experience in retail/ corporate interiors.
• Fluency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite is required.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, construction materials, and typical details.
• Working knowledge of NYC building codes is expected, experience with zoning is also a plus.
• Experience in selecting and sourcing architectural finishes, fabrics, lighting, is desired.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, are required.

Candidates should also:

• Be comfortable multi-tasking on several projects at one time.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Be highly organized, self-motivated, with an upbeat attitude.
• Be able to understand priorities and know when to seek direction.
• Be comfortable asking questions and interested in learning.

Expected Tasks:

• Assist in the creation of schematic, construction, and permitting drawings including schematic layouts.
• Assist in the creation of marketing and presentation documents.
• Participate in all aspects of construction administration; including site visits, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and creation and issuance of meeting minutes.
• Research and source furniture, lighting, fabrics, and other interior finishes.
• Assist in the ordering of samples and the maintenance of finish/material libraries.

Sydness Architects has a comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Partially covered medical insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Financial assistance with professional exams and certifications.
• 9-6 working hours (no overtime expected).

This is an immediate in-office (M-F) position, so we ask that applicants already live in the New York metropolitan area. You must possess all legal permits and visas required to work in the U.S. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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