Senior Architectural Designer / Project Manager: Chua Architecture & Development, New York

Chua Architecture & Development is an architecture and real estate development firm, providing services in architectural design, construction management, and real estate development. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated designer who can work across disciplines of Architecture, Construction, and Real Estate Development. They should be able to construct clear drawings and diagrams using AutoCAD and Rhino. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of all steps related to project completion and diligently communicate with necessary people to ensure timely execution. Among other tasks, the candidate will lead the projects through all phases of development: from feasibility studies and pre-design services, to financing, acquisition, design and construction, to marketing and sales. Candidates with experience in real estate development are preferred.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

  • Degree in Real Estate Development preferred

  • 7 or more years of relevant work experience, preferably in residential design

  • 1-2 years Construction Administration experience

  • Strong organizational, creative and presentation skills

  • Fully competent in all conventional aspects of architecture

  • Independently performs advanced assignments in planning, design, and coordination

  • Ability to supervise and manage other designers

  • Experience in New York residential design and construction

  • Extensive knowledge in high-end residential detailing and construction standards

  • Expertise in AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, V-Ray and proficiency in 3DSMax

  • Excellence in Photoshop and illustrator

  • Ability to work collaboratively in person and remotely

  • The ability to produce DD/CD details and documents with minimal supervision

  • Experience in Excel and financial modeling is preferred 

Current Design & Real Estate Development Projects

  • Manhattan Commercial Space Renovation (70,000 sf, multiple properties)

  • Luxury Townhouse Condominium Development Brooklyn, NY

  • Modern Condominium Development Brooklyn, NY

  • Private single-family residences in California and New York

Qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of five work samples,

indicating your role and responsibilities on each project in a PDF document no larger than 10MB to:

office@chuagroup.com with “Position: Sr. Architectural Designer / Project Manager” in the subject line.

Cover letters should be addressed to: Matthew Chua

Location

New York, New York, United States

Salary

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience, up to $125,000.