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Job description
- Lead and develop construction documents for luxury ground-up residential projects and historic renovations.
- Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, lighting, AV/security, and specialty consultants.
- Develop and review technical details for exterior walls, roofs, windows, doors, waterproofing, foundations, terraces, stairs, and complex interior architectural conditions.
- Manage drawing sets through design development, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
- Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and field conditions with accuracy and judgment.
- Work closely with principals, project managers, engineer, consultants, and builders/fabricators
- Help mentor junior staff in technical documentation, detailing, coordination, and construction standards.
- Maintain high standards for drawing quality, organization, accuracy, and completeness.
Requirements
We are looking for a technically strong architect who understands how complex, high-end houses are designed, documented, coordinated, and built. Understand the integration of complex structure and HVAC with small tolerances and knowledge of low-voltage control systems for lighting, shades, AV etc. The ideal candidate has deep experience with ground-up new residential construction, exterior envelope detailing, consultant coordination, construction documents, code review, permitting, and construction administration.
This position is best suited for someone who enjoys the discipline of architecture: clear drawings, coordinated details, rigorous documentation, and the practical problem-solving required to bring exceptional residential projects to completion., * Professional degree in Architecture.
- 8+ years of professional experience, with significant experience in luxury residential architecture.
- Experience with ground-up residential construction
- Licensed architect preferred but not required.
- Excellent AutoCAD skills required
- Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering experience are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of construction assemblies, detailing, building systems, waterproofing, code compliance, and consultant coordination.
- Experience with high-end residential clients, custom homes, historic renovations, or highly detailed traditional architecture preferred.
- Ability to lead technical documentation while remaining collaborative, organized, and responsive.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work directly with builders, consultants, vendors, and senior leadership.
| We are especially interested in candidates with experience at firms known for highly detailed residential architecture, including Ferguson & Shamamian, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Peter Pennoyer Architects, G.P. Schafer Architect, Historical Concepts, Stanley Dixon Architect, McAlpine, Sawyer | Berson, Fairfax & Sammons, or firms associated with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. |
About the company
Madison Worth is a small, serious, and highly engaged office. We offer the opportunity to work on exceptional private residences with direct principal involvement, close collaboration with celebrated designers and builders, and a hands-on role in seeing projects through from design to construction.
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