Highline is partnering with an award-winning New York architecture practice known for delivering socially driven, technically ambitious, and environmentally progressive projects across the city. With a strong focus on Passive House principles, adaptive reuse, decarbonization, and resilient urban design, the studio is widely recognized for transforming existing buildings into high-performance, future-focused environments.

The firm is seeking an Architect / Project Manager to lead complex rehabilitation and campus-scale renewal projects, with an immediate focus on the transformation of two large multi-building residential campuses currently in construction. This is an opportunity for an architect who combines strong technical delivery experience with a passion for sustainable retrofit and existing-building performance.

You will oversee projects from concept through construction, acting as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams while driving coordination, delivery, and design quality throughout all stages.

The Role

- Lead large-scale renovation and rehabilitation projects from design through construction administration

- Manage consultant teams, client communication, schedules, and project delivery

- Oversee complex campus-wide upgrades, exterior envelope restoration, and interior renovations

- Coordinate technical detailing and documentation with a strong emphasis on sustainability and building performance

- Contribute to projects targeting Passive House standards, energy efficiency, resilience, and long-term operational performance

- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams delivering socially impactful housing and urban renewal projects

Requirements

- Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

- 5+ years of professional experience, ideally focused on renovation, adaptive reuse, and existing buildings

- Proven experience delivering large-scale residential, campus, or multi-building rehabilitation projects

- Strong technical and construction administration background

- Advanced Revit proficiency

- Strong understanding of existing-building conditions, façade systems, and envelope performance

- Experience with NYC Building Codes and Zoning Resolution

- Exposure to NYCHA, HPD, or public-sector housing projects is advantageous

- Experience with Landmarks Preservation / historic buildings is beneficial

- Demonstrated interest in Passive House, decarbonization, low-energy design, and resilient architecture

- LEED and/or Passive House certification highly desirable

- Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills

- U.S. architectural registration preferred

- 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.