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# Junior Architect / Development Manager Assistant

- **Company:** New Empire Corp.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d61492b2e2108c7f

## About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and highly organized Junior Architect / Development Manager Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience to join our real estate development team.

This position is ideal for an architectural professional who wants to expand beyond traditional design work and gain deeper, hands-on experience in real estate development, construction coordination, and project management., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field

 * Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in architecture, construction, real estate development, or project management
 * Strong ability to read, review, and understand architectural and construction drawings
 * Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience strongly preferred
 * Good understanding of construction methods, building systems, and construction documentation
 * Familiarity with NYC Building Code, DOB processes, permitting, and inspections is strongly preferred
 * Previous experience coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
 * Strong organizational and project-management skills
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
 * Comfortable working both in the office and regularly visiting construction sites
 * Proactive, responsible, resourceful, and able to follow through on assignments independently

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a solid architectural foundation but is interested in moving beyond a traditional architecture-only career path.

We are looking for someone who wants to understand and participate in the entire real estate development process, including design, permitting, construction, scheduling, budgeting, consultant coordination, problem-solving, and project delivery.

## Description

The candidate will work directly with the Development Manager and assist in managing projects throughout the development lifecycle - from design development and permitting through construction, inspections, closeout, and turnover., * Assist the Development Manager with day-to-day management of active real estate development and construction projects

 * Review architectural drawings, construction documents, specifications, and consultant submissions
 * Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal teams
 * Track project schedules, deliverables, permits, approvals, inspections, and outstanding items
 * Assist with NYC DOB filings, permitting, and agency coordination
 * Attend design, development, and construction meetings and manage follow-up items
 * Conduct regular site visits and document construction progress and field conditions
 * Review and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and other project documentation
 * Identify potential design or construction issues and coordinate with the appropriate parties to resolve them
 * Assist with construction administration and quality-control efforts
 * Maintain organized project records, drawings, schedules, reports, and correspondence
 * Support the Development Manager with project research, presentations, reporting, budgeting, and general project coordination
 * Assist with inspections, project closeout, punch-list completion, and turnover
 * Take ownership of individual project responsibilities and gradually assume greater project management duties


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