Architect / Project Manager – Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP

Curtis + Ginsberg Architects is an award-winning, social values-driven firm focusing on cutting edge sustainability, and innovative design for positive change, with a diverse portfolio of work. All C+GA projects embrace decarbonization, reuse, adaptation and designing to compliment the urban fabric. Our work is at the forefront of incorporating best practices in passive and active sustainability principles, resilience, and wellbeing and active design strategies.

With projects valued at over $250 million in construction C+GA is currently seeking an Architect / Project Manager with a minimum of 10+ years of experience working on the renovation and rehabilitation of existing buildings. The role will involve working on projects from conception through construction, and initially the transformation of two large, multi-building, campuses currently under construction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects that range in scale from interior renovations to exterior envelope updates, to complex campus renovation work, including innovative sustainability upgrades, residential and institutional projects, from feasibility through construction administration.
• Maintain primary contact and interface with clients in collaboration with Partners and Senior Management and maintain primary point of contact for consulting team, and construction team.
• Maintain integrity of concept and design work through all Phases, and any document updates and Post Approval Amendments.
• Coordinate timely responsive review and responses to submittals and requests for information from the construction team.
• Evaluate uncovered existing building conditions and modify construction documents accordingly to address conditions both directly and through supervision of the project team.
• Manage a team of staff during the construction administration services, including conducting site visits and coordination with the owner – private and/or public agency.

Skills:

• Experience working on extensive rehabilitation projects, from interiors to full exterior renovation / restoration, and campus-wide updates. Multi-family residential experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and design skills, with the ability to work independently, and with large consultant teams.
• Excellent project delivery experience, including construction documentation and construction administration.
• Wide range of knowledge of architectural practice and construction in general.
• Commitment to and experience with sustainable design.
• Experience with Historic / Landmarks Preservation Commission projects a plus.
• Experience with NY City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) a plus.
• Experience in New York City and familiarity with current and past NYC Building Codes and the NYC Zoning Resolution a plus.
• Experience with sustainable design, resilient design, accessibility, and multi-family housing a plus.
• Professional architectural degree from an accredited institution required.
• Proficiency in REVIT required.
• US Architectural registration preferred
• LEED Certification and/or Passive House Certification a plus
• Excellent English language communication and client interface skills
• Legally eligible to work in the United States, without need for employee sponsorship.

Full benefits package provided, including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with matching contributions, annual bonus, PTO and excellent professional development programs. C+GA is an extremely collaborative environment with strong opportunities for career development and learning.

Interested candidates should submit resume, 3-5 work samples, writing samples e.g., minutes, field observations, and at least two references as one PDF to [email protected].  Limit submissions to 5MB file size. No calls please.