Highline is partnering with a globally recognised architecture and design practice to recruit a Project Architect for its New York studio. With offices worldwide and a reputation for delivering complex, technically advanced projects across a broad range of sectors, the firm is known for combining high-level design thinking with strong technical execution and digital innovation.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced architect with a strong technical and BIM background who enjoys working across all project phases, from early concept design through construction and occupancy. The position offers the chance to work within a highly collaborative environment focused on innovation, sustainability, coordination, and delivery excellence.

The successful candidate will play a key role leading technical development, BIM coordination, consultant management, and project delivery on large-scale and complex projects across the practice.

The Role

- Lead projects through all phases from pre-schematic design through construction administration

- Develop technical solutions, design documentation, and coordinated drawing packages

- Manage client, consultant, and internal project team coordination

- Oversee BIM implementation, Revit model management, and Autodesk Construction Cloud workflows

- Develop and manage BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) aligned with project and client requirements

- Lead BIM coordination meetings and clash detection processes using Navisworks

- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and delivery efficiency

- Present design and technical options to clients and project stakeholders

- Support and mentor junior architectural staff

- Collaborate with design technology leadership on digital standards, workflows, and innovation initiatives

- Interface with tools including Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, V-Ray, and related visualization and BIM technologies

Requirements

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

- 8+ years of professional architectural experience

- Strong experience delivering technically complex projects across multiple phases

- Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination workflows

- Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Navisworks, and consultant coordination

- Strong understanding of construction documentation, technical detailing, and project delivery

- Thorough knowledge of NYC / State building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards

- Experience coordinating directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, MS Office, and construction management platforms such as Procore or Newforma

- Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, and rendering workflows is advantageous

- LEED, WELL, or CPHD accreditation is beneficial

- Architectural registration strongly preferred

- Excellent communication, leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

About Highline

Highline is a specialist recruitment consultancy working exclusively across architecture, design, and construction, with offices in London, Paris, and New York.