Senior Designer / Project Manager

Robert Young Architects EmployerNew York, NY, USLocation:Full-timeTypeWed, Apr 8 '26Posted on:Robert Young Architects is a design-forward residential practice based in West Chelsea, known for architecturally ambitious, meticulously crafted work — ground-up houses, apartments, and interiors for clients who care deeply about what gets built. Our projects are primarily in the tri-state area, with a growing national presence. We're a small, serious office where the work gets noticed and the people who do it are known by name.We're looking for a Designer / Project Manager who can own a project, not just run it. Someone with real design ability and the rigor to execute it, who understands that managing a project well is itself a form of design thinking.What We're Looking ForYou have a strong design point of view and aspire to create architecture that enhances lives.You understand that excellence lives in the details. You enjoy iterating through as many bad ideas as it takes to get to the one that feels inevitable. You seek responsibility — and excel when you have it. You set exacting standards for yourself and inspire them in others.You approach challenges with curiosity and humility. You have a genuine passion for construction and how buildings actually get made. You communicate clearly and can hold a client relationship with confidence. You enjoy mentoring junior staff and take that seriously.QualificationsDemonstrated experience managing projects, consultants, clients, and budgets independently. 8–10+ years of post-graduate experience in a design-focused practice, with recent work in private residential projects at small to medium-sized firms. Professional degree in architecture from a US-accredited school. Licensed or on a clear path to licensure. Construction Administration experience required. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino or SketchUp, Enscape, and Adobe Suite. Monograph, Asana, or Smartsheet experience a plus. Must reside in the NYC metro area with valid US work authorization and fluent English.What We OfferWork that matters, on projects that get built and get noticed. A principal who is actively building toward a partnership model and looking for people who want to grow into that. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package.To ApplySend an email to jobs@ryarch.com with "PM — [Your Name]" in the subject line. Include a short cover letter explaining why you're the right candidate, and attach your CV and portfolio as a single PDF under 10MB, or provide a download link. Applications that don't meet the qualifications or follow these instructions won't be reviewed. No phone calls please.