Job Title: Architect
Job Description
This role offers an experienced Architect the opportunity to support a major new casino development at Citi Field, helping advance construction documents from 50% to 80% completion within an ambitious timeline. The project includes a large-scale casino with approximately 1,000 hotel rooms, two parking garages totaling 5,000 spaces, a theater, and 17 restaurants and bars. You will work on ground-up, high-rise mixed-use and hospitality design in New York City, contributing across design development and construction administration while collaborating closely with a seasoned project team.
Responsibilities
- Develop, refine, and coordinate construction document (CD) sets, helping move the project from 50% CDs to 80% CDs within approximately two months.
- Participate in all phases from design development through construction administration for a large, ground-up high-rise casino and hotel project.
- Produce and update detailed drawings and documentation in Revit, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project standards.
- Support schematic design and design development efforts, translating design concepts into buildable, code-compliant solutions.
- Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, MEP, and other consultant disciplines to resolve design conflicts and ensure constructability.
- Apply thorough knowledge of New York City building codes and zoning regulations to guide design decisions and documentation.
- Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting the resolution of field issues.
- Collaborate closely with a Partner or Associate Partner, Project Manager, and intermediate architects to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
- Contribute to the design and documentation of mixed-use, multi-family, commercial, and hospitality components within a complex high-rise project.
- Maintain organized project files and documentation, and support timely delivery of drawings and deliverables according to project milestones.
- Use AutoCAD as needed to support documentation, coordination, or legacy drawing updates alongside primary Revit work.
- Engage in regular in-office coordination meetings to review progress, address design challenges, and align on project priorities.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
- At least 5 years of professional architectural experience.
- Demonstrated experience with new construction and ground-up high-rise buildings, including mixed-use, multi-family, commercial, or hospitality projects.
- Strong experience in design development and construction administration phases.
- Proficiency in Revit for production of construction documents and coordination.
- Hands-on experience producing and coordinating construction documents for large, complex projects.
- Professional experience working on projects in New York City.
- Working knowledge of building codes and zoning regulations, particularly as applied to New York City projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with schematic design and translating concepts into detailed design solutions.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD to support documentation and coordination as needed.
- Multi-family residential and hospitality projects, especially within high-rise or mixed-use developments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a structured project team that includes partners, project managers, and intermediate architects.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation for large, multi-component developments such as hotels, garages, theaters, and food and beverage venues.
- Interest in working on prominent, high-profile buildings and learning from a diverse portfolio of New York City projects.
Work Environment
This role is based in a New York City office, with work taking place on-site five days per week. Typical hours are approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with very little overtime expected under normal conditions. The environment is professional and business casual. You will work within a structured studio setting where multiple partners each lead their own clients, projects, and teams. As a consultant, you will be assigned to one project at a time and collaborate closely with a Partner or Associate Partner, a Project Manager, and several intermediate architects. The team primarily uses Revit for design and documentation, with AutoCAD utilized as needed, and you will be exposed to a wide range of complex, high-profile New York City projects that provide strong learning and career development opportunities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.
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