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Opportunity: Space4Architecture is Seeking YOU!

Space4Architecture is seeking two (2) collaborators to join their team!

Space4Architecture is a New York-based architectural design studio working across different scales and typologies, both in the private and public realm. As a team, S4A desires to generate detailed and thorough design that engages their clients in a simple, direct, and joyful manner. Their non-hierarchical approach to design enables them to create architecture free of stylistic limitations that welcome and respond to clients needs. The office’s reputation for simplicity and clarity of design strengthens with every project researched and completed, as S4A believes this to be the foundation of a solid and timeless environment.

S4A is looking to expand their team as they are gearing up to start several residential projects in New York City and abroad! They are seeking someone passionate and fun with over three (3) years of experience.

S4A is also seeking a full-time, or freelance, collaborator to assist in creating 3D renderings and visualizations.

If any of these opportunities sound like a good fit, please contact hello@s4arch.com.

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Opportunity: Think Construction is Seeking a Project Manager!

Think Construction is a mid-size residential contractor specializing in high-end apartment and townhouse renovations in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The firm partners pride themselves on giving their customers individualized attention and support and have spent years fine-tuning their team of project managers, site supervisors, and field workers. They take a very proactive approach to the construction process and make a special effort to help architects, interior designers, and clients achieve the design goals of their projects.

The Think Construction vision is to grow into a highly efficient, profitable, and charitable organization engaging employees and clients in a collaborative process producing results we can be proud of. Think Construction strives to maintain low turnover with committed and talented employees.

Job Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is a key part of the leadership team. Working with the principals, field staff and accounting department, the PM is responsible for the successful management of each project from start to finish. The PM is the client's primary contact and is responsible for maintaining the balance between design goals, project schedules, project finances, and client satisfaction.

  • Manage and lead construction projects: coordinate construction efforts while ensuring the ongoing satisfaction of architects, owners, and other clients.

  • Generate and maintain the project’s schedule, budget, and supporting documents (RFIs, Submittals, etc.). Monitor the progress of these to ensure successful delivery of all projects on schedule and on budget.

  • Monitor project financial performance and take appropriate steps to maintain satisfactory performance of the project.

  • Prepare and negotiate all project agreements (based on existing company standard documents); make certain all parties understand the contents and limitations of agreement, subsequent Change Orders, etc.

  • Negotiate project schedule/deadlines with client and take primary responsibility within Think Construction for meeting agreed schedules.

  • Manage site teams (with the site supervisor) and take a lead role in scheduling and allocating resources for the project. Anticipate and be proactive about the needs of each site.

  • Maintain continuous dialogue between principals, site supers and clients, including scheduling and leading team meetings and maintaining project minutes, records and files.

  • Coordinate any outside Project Consultants (engineering, lighting, A/V, etc.).

  • Determine that applicable code issues have been properly reviewed and addressed.

  • Determine that project invoices have been properly vetted, prepared and sent to Bookkeeper. Help prepare Payment Requests.

  • Assist in preparing fee and agreement proposals; participate in other business development efforts as appropriate.

  • Supervise and mentor Assistant Project Managers in all aspects of the job.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 7+yrs Project Management experience in high end residential construction in NYC.

  • Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals, including project budgeting and scheduling, financial performance indicators, etc.

  • Deadline-driven critical thinking and ability to identify and articulate critical path issues.

  • Team-oriented and collaborative, articulate, personable, professional, highly productive, and able to deal successfully with clients.

  • Strong sense of self-motivation and follow-through in a complex business environment; mature approach to managing priorities.

Compensation:

Salary range for this position is between $120k-$160K, depending on experience. 

 

Benefits:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

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Job Opportunity at Kamen Tall Architects

Kamen Tall Architects is looking for a candidate with experience in facade restoration and adaptive reuse design. Our projects involve historically significant buildings.

The position requires knowledge in design, construction documents, field work and construction administration. 

Kamen Tall Architects is a highly motivated professional team.  We offer a generous paid time off policy, healthcare coverage, dental coverage, a 401k match, and remote work options for full-time employees We work in a supportive studio environment and are accommodating to the individual needs of each employee.  KTA is dedicated to supporting professionals in their career advancement goals. KTA's office is currently functioning remotely apart from site visits that are primarily outdoors. 

Immediate availability is preferred.

Position Requirements:  

We are interested in candidates with a professional degree in architecture or experience in a relevant field.

  • BArch, MArch, or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. Architecture School is a plus.

  • Talent and passion for restoration and adaptive reuse projects.

  • Certified or willing to become certified to perform scaffold inspections.

  • Ability to develop construction documents based on field exploration and interact directly with clients.

  • Experience with NYC DOB, LPC, and other regulatory agency filings is preferred.

  • Ability to develop details and think critically to solve unforeseen field conditions.

  • Strong organizational.

  • Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skill.

  • Self-motivated and high energy.

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting and adapt to office standards.

  • Excellent drawing and sketching skills required.

  • Fluency in AutoCAD is required, fluency in Revit is a plus.

  • Ability to use construction administration software such as PlanGrid is preferred.

  • Ability to use (SketchUp, Rhino, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) is preferred.

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States. All applicants who are not U.S. citizens must describe their status to work in the United States, including visa type and duration.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and portfolio/work samples in PDF format to info@kamentallarchitects.com with the subject title “PROJECT MANAGER”.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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