Job DescriptionHenning Larsen's New York office is seeking a
Project Architect with deep design documentation experience, including enclosure detailing expertise, consultant coordination, and execution. This role is intended for licensed architects with
10+ years of relevant professional experience who demonstrate advanced technical proficiency in all phases of design and strong leadership and mentorship capability.
Your key responsibilities may include:Design Production + Delivery
- Oversee design and document implementation to meet project goals and compliance requirements
- Develop compliant design solutions aligned with project requirements
- Manage / delegate sheet set to ensure comprehensive project documentation
- Generate DD/CD-level façade details and models that meet code, performance, and constructability requirements
- Provide code leadership across the project
- BIM point person (or liaison) for design team and coordinates BIM standards / execution plan where required
- Select and develop primary building materials appropriate to the design intent and performance requirements
- Construction administration through comprehensive submittal / RFI reviews, field reports, walkthroughs / punchlisting as required
Technical Leadership
- Lead project delivery for complex projects under the guidance of the project leadership, with a focus on façade integration, technical execution, and drawing production.
- Manage team deliverable execution
- Provide mentorship and hands-on guidance in façade modeling, detailing, and documentation standards to full project team, actively upskilling the team's technical capabilities.
- Lead consultant coordination (including agendas and minutes), communicating key decisions across disciplines
- Sustainability ambassador / point-person, responsible for coordinating that sustainability goals are considered in the day-to-day design process
- Manage open actions list with focus on consultant coordination items
QualificationsWhat We Are Looking For- Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience in architectural practice
- Licensed Architect (required)
- Bachelors or Masters of Architecture from a NAAB accredited school
- Strong technical proficiency with demonstrated code knowledge and complex façade documentation expertise, accompanied by acute design sensibility
- Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members in façade modeling, detailing, and technical development, with demonstrated impact on team growth.
- Experience leading consultant coordination and managing project teams
- Proficiency in Revit required; experience with Rhino, Adobe CS, and other digital design workflows preferred
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with project leadership in a multidisciplinary international team
- Effective time management, and organizational skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Available to work full-time in person in New York, NY
- Fluent in English
Additional InformationWhat are we offering?Joining Henning Larsen, you can expect:
- Collaboration with a global network of professionals, supported by a company recognized for design excellence and innovation
- A dynamic and inclusive workplace committed to supporting talent, collaboration and creativity
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent health and retirement benefits
How do you apply?Please submit your application, portfolio (max 10 MB), and CV. We look forward to receiving your application.
