Intermediate Architectural Designer

Nelligan White Architects is a 20‐person firm located in New York’s Garment District, by Penn Station. Much of our design work is focused on municipal, cultural, education and multi‐residential housing projects, and we have been recognized for our expertise in resilience master planning and sustainability. We seek a technical architect at the intermediate design and construction administration level.

Ideal applicants will demonstrate the following attributes:

Excellent AutoCAD and drafting skills with experience in both DD and CD phases.

5+ years of experience. Preferred with some experience in construction administration including on-site construction experience, reviewing mock-ups, RFIs, and submittals.

Highly motivated.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Exemplary verbal and written communication.

Be a conceptual thinker with strong technical skills (design and drawing).

Experience providing detailed construction documents.

Has completed or is interested in completing IDP.

Responsibilities & Duties

Prepare original architectural plans, diagrams and data visualization.

Perform design assignments under general supervision.

Independently evaluate, select and apply standard planning techniques, procedures, and criteria

Using judgment for minor adaptations and modifications.

Recommend procedures in planning matters.

Job site visits, submittal review, RFI responses, and meeting minutes.

Site observations and building inspections.

Assist in writing specifications.

Receives instruction on specific assignment objectives and independently provides solutions for these objectives.

Support more senior architects on large projects.

Project management to coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience having performed the responsibilities outlined above with a degree in Architecture.

Excellent drafting, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Suite skills required.

Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to grasp complex functional program requirements.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to work well in a team environment with a collaborative and professional work ethic.

The following items attached as one PDF in a zip file, please enter “Intermediate Designer” in the subject line.

Cover letter.

Resume in PDF format

Portfolio and work samples include construction document samples and renderings.

Two references that you have worked directly with in the last five years.

Salary range: $60,000-$80,000 based on experience and skills

Nelligan White Architects offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) participation. This is a full‐time, exempt position.

Nelligan White Architects, PLLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Nelligan White Architects expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.