Think Wilder Architecture is a fast-growing, boutique architectural firm with offices in Harlem, New York and West Orange, New Jersey. We are full-service architecture firm with a strong commitment to design excellence. In our projects, we seek to enhance the urban aesthetic while incorporating green / sustainable concepts that result in high quality projects. Our architectural services begin at conceptual design and extend through construction administration. Our portfolio includes new construction, renovation and historic preservation projects throughout New York and New Jersey.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will have 8 - 12 years of experience. We desire for all applicants to have the ability to oversee all aspects of the design and construction process of a building project, from developing and reviewing building plans to making sure a project meets environmental and zoning standards. Experience with small and large scale, residential, educational and commercial projects, is desired. Qualified candidates should also exhibit strong and effective organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to present confidently. The ability to manage multiple projects is essential.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead a multi-discipline team and coordinate work through multiple phases of architectural projects.

• Establish owner/client and internal meetings, and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.

• Coordinate workload of team members through multiple phases to complete documents on schedule.

• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines and team members.

• Prepare architectural specifications and scope of work.

• Ability to prepare set of construction documents as needed.

• Provide construction contract administration and all related activities as needed.

• Generating creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project.

• Prepare and coordinate all project deliverables.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.

• Ability to oversee design output

• Manage client and consultant relations

• Sole purpose is to move projects forward.

Desired Skills

1. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture is required.

2. 8+ years’ experience

3. Registered Architect (Optional)

4. Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Project Schedule, Outlook)

5. Ability to set up systems and architectural processes.

6. Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino.

7. Ability to develop drawings and specifications.

8. Experience implementing sustainable design strategies.

9. General understanding of architectural and engineering systems, products, building materials, and specifications.

10. The ideal candidate will manage the production and implementation of multiple projects through effective leadership and delegation of multiple team members.

11. Solid knowledge of architectural design development, construction documents, codes, standards, and other disciplines.

12. 3D modeling and presentation skills a plus.

13. Demonstrated capacity for design sensitivity.

14. Core & shell and as well interior experience needed.

15. Strong technical and graphic communication skills.

If qualified and interested….

• The Applicant must be able to work in the United States full time.

• Must be able to work remote, in field and in office.

• Provide resume

• Include a cover letter briefly describing yourself, why you are interested in the position and your availability;

• Provide portfolio no larger than 10mbs. Due to size constraints, please submit a digital link to your portfolio. Do not submit your portfolio file with your resume

• Applicants are required to provide references.

• Salary is $70k – 90k.

• Send information to info@thinkwilderarchitecture.com

“Brisbane, California got a brand-new library last fall, one that acts more like a living room. Designed, in a one-off collaboration, by Siegel & Strain Architects and Karin Payson Architecture + Design, it is a layered communal space that balances apparent contradictions: It fits into its context and stands out at the same time. It brings the outdoors inside and draws the indoors out. It even allows visitors to be alone, in public—to sit in a space that feels private, but with the possibility of having chance encounters.” - Metropolis

Karin Payson proudly shared this Metropolis feature and added, "We at KPa+d are very proud of our recently-completed library for the city of Brisbane, CA.  Public libraries are a very special part of our very diverse practice, which includes an array of projects for private and non-profit clients. And further still: We’re Hiring!"

Excellent Career Opportunity for Advanced - Intermediate Architect

KPa+d is an award-winning San Francisco architecture firm, looking for an advanced intern or recently licensed architect who seeks an unusual opportunity. It is a 5-person firm in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, with a disciplined approach to design and a very wide array of projects in architecture and interior architecture. KPa+d has been in business for over 30 years and is looking for a next generation colleague to step into a role that could, in time, lead to partnership.

If you ultimately want to run your own practice and are looking to develop the understanding and gather the skills and experience to do so, KPa+d is eager to speak with you. KPa+d currently has an exciting mix of commercial, public and private sector work in all stages of development from conceptual design, construction documentation, and contract negotiation to construction administration. Current project values range from $2.5 - $10 Million.

The KPa+d design approach is focused less on stylistic dogma and more on strong planning principles, the integration of natural light and landscape and meticulous detailing. The office engages in a variety of architectural and interiors projects, from single-family homes to public buildings to larger, urban-scaled housing and office buildings.  They have completed numerous high-end private residences, several public libraries and custom commercial and institutional interiors throughout Northern California, as well as projects in New York State and Wyoming. Our work has been published in California Home and Design, PLAIN Magazine, Library Journal, Architectural Digest, California Homes, Sunset Magazine, and the local newspapers.

The Job: In this small office each individual has a variety of responsibilities and opportunities; your role will evolve according to your relative strengths. You will work closely with the Principal to provide design and presentation support in early project stages. You will organize and coordinate construction documents under direction of the Project Manager in some cases and you will personally manage selected projects in others.

KPa+d is looking for an accomplished architect with solid technical skills, a strong spatial thinker able to visualize spaces before they exist, with a great eye and a well-honed design sensibility.

Candidates should have terrific social skills and able to appreciate and develop the fine details while remaining focused on the big picture. The successful candidate will be a well-educated, self-motivated architect who enjoys doing interior architecture and is comfortable in a small-firm environment. You are well organized, have good work habits and computer skills and have worked for at least 5 years, (ideally 7 – 10) in the United States since receiving your professional degree. At minimum, a B.Arch is required, M.Arch is preferred. Skill in Revit is required. Skill and experience in Vectorworks and AutoCAD are a plus. Talented sketchers are always appreciated. Also required are fluency in English, both spoken and written, as well as legal status to work in the US, (no visa seekers, please).

Salary and benefits are competitive. KPa+d values and strives for optimal work/life balance and structure, taking alternate Fridays off, year-round. The office culture reflects the KPa+d commitment to nurturing a career while protecting your creative spirit. The firm insists that people take time off and encourage everyone to work hard but use your personal time. KPa+d cultivates whole lives. People are empowered to step up to opportunities, to interact with clients and to grow.

If you value a small firm structure with limited hierarchy offering unlimited opportunity in a firm that already has GREAT momentum, and if you think this might be the right career move for you, please send your resume to admin@kpad.com.  

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

WIP Collaborative is a shared feminist practice of independent design professionals focused on research and design projects that engage community and the public realm. The collaborative formed within WIP Work In Progress | Women In Practice, a broader supportive network of women in practice. Founded on feminist principles, WIP supports those who eschew patriarchal conventions and define new narratives of architectural practice through their work. Distinct from a traditional firm built around a singular identity and authorship, WIP is centered around a way of working as an adaptable framework to meet the needs of its projects and collaborators. The WIP Collaborative team is composed of seven independent designers and their respective practices including Abby Coover (Overlay Office), Bryony Roberts (Bryony Roberts Studio), Elsa Ponce, Lindsay Harkema (WIP), Ryan Brooke Thomas (Kalos Eidos), Sera Ghadaki (SERA GHADAKI), and Sonya Gimon.

You may recognize WIP Collaborative’s work from features in ArchPaper, Curbed, and Fast Company for shining a light on the Restorative Ground installation that opened in Hudson Square July 2021.

Restorative Ground is a multifaceted landscape of choice, which draws from ongoing research by WIP Collaborative about creating inclusive and immersive public spaces.  Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, this research highlights the importance of providing a range of spatial qualities - high and low stimulation, tactile materials and textures, distinct experiential zones - in order to create a truly supportive public environment. The installation creates a dynamic platform for public life to re-emerge in Hudson Square; a place for individual and collective engagement, recreation, and healing.

The project is organized into three zones to offer a range of distinct experiences: Focused, Active and Calm. The Focused zone features large stained plywood tables with stools made of recycled rubber offcuts. (Image courtesy of Samuel Lahoz)

Restorative Ground was informed by the research that WIP began in 2020 on inclusive public spaces and designing for neurodiversity. Interviews with experts and self-advocates revealed the importance of experiential choice in public space for those who experience sensory sensitivity. Other groups that are often excluded by the design of public space, such as teenagers, share similar needs. These findings underscored a need for a supportive and immersive streetscape for all ages. Given the hardship and isolation experienced by so many during the pandemic, it was imperative for WIP to create an environment for safe collective interactions, healing, and joy. Since the installation’s opening in July, WIP has observed Restorative Ground’s use and activation by individuals and groups of all ages, including families with young children and skateboarders enjoying the streetscape together. In order to learn from its reception by these groups, WIP is currently conducting post-occupancy research and documentation that can inform their future work. 

The Active zone features sloped faces and curved vertical rails for climbing, hanging, balancing, or leaning. (Image courtesy of WIP)

In the Calm zone, a large hammock supports relaxed lounging and a place to enjoy the shade from the tree canopies above. (Image courtesy of WIP)

The project’s undulating sloped surfaces allow for both dynamic paths and quiet corners for individual use. (Image courtesy of WIP)