Project Architect

Project Architect

Department: Architecture

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Description A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firms management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm.

Naik Consulting Group is currently seeking a Project Architect. The Project Architect will lead design and coordination efforts for large-scale infrastructure, rail, and transit projects. This role requires significant leadership, independent decision-making, and strong client-facing skills. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project delivery from design through construction, and mentor junior architects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design efforts and coordination across internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, and budgets for complex infrastructure projects.
• Present and defend design solutions to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee preparation of drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Administer construction activities, including submittals, RFIs, field reports, and site visits.
• Mentor and direct junior architects, fostering professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture.
• Licensed/Registered Architect in NY (preferred) or NJ, or actively pursuing licensure.
• 710 years of professional experience with demonstrated leadership on large-scale or transit projects.
• Must have experience working with public agencies such as NYCT, MTA, LIRR, Amtrak, NJ Transit, etc.
• Expertise in all project phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with BIM 360 or Navisworks a plus.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits Naik offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

Naik is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.