We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced talented Zoning/Pre-Design Architect who can assist in the production of pre-design feasibility studies for complex mixed use projects in NYC.
Position Responsibilities:
- Research and prepare zoning analysis and constraints for complex mixed-use projects in NYC.
- Prepare feasibility studies including concept level floor plans, massing diagrams, area and residential unit yield summaries.
- Prepare materials for rezoning projects through processes such as ULURP or GPP.
- Prepare presentation drawings including master plan concepts, illustrative site plans, and massing views for larger Urban Design projects.
- Prepare zoning study proposals and manage zoning study projects and teams.
- Collaborate and coordinate with consultants and/or land use counsel to review architectural and zoning compliance.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of related experience.
- A graduate of an accredited Masters or Bachelor of Architecture or Urban Design/Planning degree program or related combination.
- Must have experience working with the NYC Zoning Resolution and an understanding of the NYC rezoning process.
- Able to work across multiple scales, with experience working on large teams on complex neighborhood scale planning projects to working on small teams producing feasibility studies for complex mixed-use buildings.
- Must have familiarity with various building types and planning standards.
- Work experience at NYC Department of City Planning preferred or other similar city agencies.
- Must be proactive, detail-oriented and a self-starter, able to prioritize and multi-task.
- Must be hardworking and a team player.
- LEED accredited preferred.
- Candidate should be proficient with 2D, 3D, graphic and other related design software.
