Loci Architecture is an award-winning firm with over two decades of experience completing academic, residential (single-family and multi-family), restoration, and community projects. The Loci mission is to design a better city.

Loci is seeking an intermediate level architect to join their team and contribute to the design and documentation of upcoming work, particularly in the academic, multi-family housing development, sacred space, and preservation areas. This position requires a well-developed design sense and technical knowledge across a broad range of projects. An ideal candidate is comfortable working at different scales and budgets in a collaborative environment, is well organized, and effectively communicates with clients, contractors, and consultants.

Loci offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package, and supports a healthy work life balance. They invest in developing their team’s professional skills, including helping them obtain certifications, creating a clear path to success within the firm, and supporting a career in architecture. Their mentorship program ensures that each employee, regardless of experience, learns about the different roles and opportunities in the office, and has an office colleague with whom they regularly meet throughout their employment. Many of the Loci team are actively involved with our communities, social issues, the arts, and music.

Following is the preferred profile for candidates:

• Licensed or actively pursuing licensure to practice architecture in New York State

• 5-7 years overall experience in New York City architectural offices since earning a professional degree

• A Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree in the United States or equivalent degree earned in a foreign country

• Experience with Revit, CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite

• LEED Accreditation or Passive House certified

• Experience with the New York City Building Code, Zoning Resolution, Energy Code, and DOB filing documents and procedures

• Authorization to work in the United States

To apply: Please send your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter in PDF format (less than 10 MB) to: resumes@lociarchitecture.com. Include a short statement in the cover letter describing your NYC project experience.

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.

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

Desiree V Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Helping to increase the number of licensed African-American, women, and people of color architects.

 The Desiree V. Cooper (DVC) Memorial Scholarship Foundation celebrates the life and legacy of Desiree V. Cooper by championing the things she was passionate about in her professional career and personal endeavors: providing continual service to her communities and encouraging minorities and women in the advancement of their careers in architecture.

The Foundation is pleased to accept applications for the 2022 DVC Scholarships: The Black Women in Architecture Award, The Harrisburg Memorial Award, and The DC Memorial Award, and the NOMA Award.

All awards will be for the full cost of the ARE exams.

Applications are due Apr 30.

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The Desiree V. Cooper (DVC) Memorial Scholarship Foundation is pleased to accept the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President’s Grant Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation. This grant will allow the fund to increase the scholarship amounts given in its four categories and fund awards for the next three years. The Washington DC Alumnae Foundation Inc will support administration of this grant.

Press release

If you have any issues submitting or questions about the application, contact the committee at DVCscholarship@gmail.com.

Past Scholarship Recipients and Info

AIA New York and nycoba|NOMA are now accepting applications for the 2022 AIANY Civic Leadership Program (CLP). CLP focuses on developing skills that benefit designers interested in public service and community engagement, as well as architects who may one day consider a career in elected office. 

During the course of the program, ten selected participants will hone their engagement skills via a series of workshops, activities, and events. The program consists of five participant-led development sessions, additional team-building and skills-building sessions, and two public events, all of which contribute to building a framework for engaging with the public realm. The self-led development sessions are researched and planned in partnership by a pair of participants on a topic of their choosing, allowing them to dive deep into one aspect of civic engagement. Session topics may include public interest design, land use and public space, community engagement and relations, public development and infrastructure, and sustainability and resilience. Participants will also be required to plan one of two public-facing events.  

After completion of this program, CLP cohorts will have:  

• Cultivated their leadership skills

• Developed facilitation and collaboration skills for working with communities that architects, designers, and planners serve

• Gained awareness of civic issues in NYC and ways to get involved

• Met and engaged with local political leaders

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, April 25, 2022. CLP is committed to broadening equity, diversity, and inclusion to create a stronger profession. The application is open to all design professionals who have graduated; however, accepted participants must be AIA, Associate AIA, and/or nycoba|NOMA members at the start of the program.   

 AIANY will host two information sessions for members interested in learning more about applying to the Civic Leadership Program:
 
Morning Session, Friday, March 18, 9:00 – 9:45 am
Afternoon Session, Tuesday, April 5, 5:00 – 5:45 pm
 
CLP will culminate with two public events hosted at the Center for Architecture on Thursday, November 3 and Thursday, December 1, 2022.


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About AIA New York
AIA New York is the oldest and largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects with more than 5,500 architect, allied professional, and student members. AIANY is dedicated to three goals: design excellence, public outreach and professional development. www.aiany.org 

About nycoba|NOMA
nycoba|NOMA's mission is to advance the influential voices and promote the quality and excellence of minority design professionals.