Project Architect

Job Description

Job Description

About NK Architects:

Founded in 1972, NK Architects is a regional firm with offices in New Jersey, New York City and Pennsylvania, with a staff of approximately 70 employees working with clients throughout the country. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to foster a workplace that mirrors the communities in which we work.

We build lasting relationships that create sustainable value — for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

At NK Architects, we partner with mission-driven organizations who are committed to serving their communities. Our purpose: empowering healthcare providers, educators, and allied organizations to leverage design in pursuit of individual and collective wellbeing.

With our integrated team of architects, interior designers, planners, and engineers, we advocate for the people who are served by the spaces we design. We engage with our clients on a personal level, as both institutions and people, so we can help them do better what they do best.

We know our clients take their work personally. We do too.

NK Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All candidates applying must be eligible to work in the United States. No sponsorship can be provided.

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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:

• Site visits required within tri-state area