ARB Architect ( High Rise Buildings )

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect with specialized expertise in high-rise residential and commercial architecture to join our design team. In this role, you will lead complex multi-story building projects from concept design through construction administration, driving technical execution using Autodesk Revit. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams, ensure local building code compliance, and maintain design integrity on large-scale urban developments.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Execution

• Lead the architectural design and technical development of high-rise commercial, residential, or mixed-use towers.
• Produce and oversee complete construction document (CD) packages, architectural details, exterior enclosure assemblies, and interior layouts using Autodesk Revit .
• Solve complex high-rise design challenges, including core and shell layouts, vertical transportation (elevators/stairs), wind loading considerations, life safety, and curtain wall envelope detailing.

BIM & Revit Management

• Maintain strict adherence to project BIM execution plans (BEP), modeling standards, and LOD (Level of Development) requirements.
• Conduct regular clash detection using Navisworks/Revit and coordinate models across structural, MEP, and civil engineering disciplines.
• Create, manage, and refine custom parametric Revit families, templates, and automated workflows.

Project Coordination & Management

• Serve as the primary architectural contact for consultants, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and general contractors.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs) during the Construction Administration (CA) phase.
• Perform site visits and field inspections to ensure construction complies with approved design documents, zoning laws, and building codes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Registered Architect (RA) license strongly preferred; NCARB certification is a plus.
• Experience: 7+ years of professional architectural experience, with a proven track record working specifically on high-rise (15+ stories) projects .
• Revit Mastery: 5+ years of advanced, daily hands-on experience in Autodesk Revit within a production environment (BIM coordination and family creation required).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IBC/local building codes, life safety codes (NFPA), accessibility (ADA), facade systems, and high-rise structural systems.
• Software Proficiency:
• Primary: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks
• Secondary: AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, Enscape/V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu
• Skills: Strong leadership, client-facing presentation abilities, and technical problem-solving capabilities.

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