Job Post
Interior Architect & Project Manager
Company:
Stephens Design Group
Duration:
Full-time
Date Posted:
08/11/24
Category:
Interior Design
Location:
New York
Salary:
100-150k
Stephens Design Group is seeking a highly experienced Interior Architect / Project Manager who is passionate about residential design and has the skill set and drive to grow within our organization. Applicants should be personable, organized, detail-obsessed and highly knowledgeable of residential construction systems, materials and methods. This full-time position will support our Design Principal and Senior Designer with coordination of the architectural / construction scope across the team’s projects.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture from accredited school;
• 5 years minimum professional experience in Architecture or Interiors firm managing high-end, luxury residential projects;
• U.S. Citizen, or already possess a work visa for working in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Responsibilities may include:
• Collaborate with Design Principal & Senior Designer to manage required construction scope; Manage archive of Architect's submission drawing sets, design redlines, and design intent sketch submissions;
• Set up and maintain RFI Logs for each project. Review Architect and/or GC weekly progress reporting, and track action items in RFI Log; Manage Design Principal's construction-related directives and track in RFI Log;
• Attend site visits as needed;
• Enter and maintain spec information in arch. schedules;
• Collaborate with Design Principal to provide Architect, GC or other construction-related consultants with design intent documentation and respond to submittals, RFI’s and shop drawings in a timely manner;
• Source and vet construction-related specs and finishes; Obtain pricing, lead-time, samples and product specs;
• Collaborate with Design Principal to document and issue approved specs to Architect and/or GC; Maintain archive of construction-related control samples and strike-off's;
• Maintain photo archive of site progress, mock-ups and fabricator workshop visits, construction material selections, etc;
• Participate and Manage Construction Administration Phase, including punchlist coordination;
• Correspond with Architects, contractors and subcontractors
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of construction materials, documents and processes;
• Extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics;
• Extensive knowledge of luxury residential materials and finishes;
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and codes;
• Advanced interior architecture detailing skills;
• Advanced knowledge of NYC design resources;
• Advanced sketching skills;
• Advanced AutoCAD skills;
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills;
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & InDesign);
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Stephens Design Group, led by Founding Partner Bradley Stephens, is an established New York City interior design firm focused on high-end residential projects. We are an energetic and creative team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest level of design and services to our discerning clients. We are currently working on projects in NYC, the Hamptons, South Florida, Aspen, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. Our office is located steps from the Highline in the Landmark Arts Building in the Gallery District of West Chelsea.
Andrew Thompson
Managing Partner