Senior Architect

Description

BIG is a global collective of 800+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers, and business minds based in New York, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, London, and Barcelona. We are infectiously ambitious and united by a shared mission: to shape the world we want to live in and bring the future into form, one project at a time.

We are currently looking for a talented, motivated, and ambitious Senior Architect to join our New York office. You will work closely with Partners, Project Architects, and Managers throughout all project phases—leading or assisting in design development, documentation, team coordination, and construction-phase collaboration. As a Senior Architect, you will report to the Senior Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Defending BIG’s design intent throughout all phases

• Managing client relationships and leading communication across clients, consultant teams, project teams, vendors, and permitting officials

• Overseeing production of contract documents

• Managing and mentoring team members

• Providing technical guidance and innovative solutions to complex design and technical challenges

Requirements

• A professional degree in Architecture
• 8+ years of architecture experience working on all phases of a single project
• Licensed in NY and/or CA
• Experience with Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and MS Office
• In-depth knowledge of building codes and construction documentation
• Construction Administration experience, including field observation

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
• Professional Development: Support for continuing education, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus regular Lunch & Learns
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match 
• Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
• Catered Meals: Complimentary breakfast daily and catered lunches on Wednesdays
• Staff Entertainment: Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
• Additional perks: Dog friendly office, company sponsored sports teams, employee referral bonus, & more!

Salary range: $97,000 - $133,000 
(The salary offered will be based on the length and relevance of the candidate's work history and the skills developed through their professional experiences.)
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.