Preservation Architect At AYON Studio

Job Overview

AYON Studio, a growing architecture and preservation practice in NYC, seeks a Preservation Architect to help us further our mission, achieve our vision, and uphold our values. We are a community-driven firm dedicated to heritage conservation and preservation advocacy. We look to transform the built environment with contemporary, sustainable and architecturally appropriate interventions. Located on Union Square in the heart of Manhattan, AYON Studio works with public agencies, cultural institutions, and private property owners to safeguard and enhance significant properties, ensuring their viability for future generations.

Qualifications

An understanding of historic buildings’ materials and construction assemblies, as well as their decay pattern and causes of deterioration. Ability to detail and specify the required repairs.

Experience with both building envelope repairs and interior renovation projects is also required, including submission to and approval by LPC, SHPO and DOB.

Adaptability to a dynamic work environment coupled with experience in preparing Construction Documents and providing Construction Contract Administration services, including site observations, managing contractor submittals and RFIs, is essential.

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while responding timely to deadlines is expected. We are looking for a motivated, self-driven applicant with excellent communication skills and the ability to fulfil project responsibilities while focusing on clients’ needs. Experience with FISP compliance is desired.

The ideal candidate would have an architectural degree and/or an MSc in Historic Preservation or a related field, as well as a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of previous experience working at an architectural, preservation or building envelope consulting firm.

Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is required. Hand sketching skills for on-site existing conditions documentation are also required, along with a willingness to perform fieldwork, including from supported and suspended scaffolds. Architectural licensure or progress towards completion of ARE exams is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Documentation, conditions assessments and design of interventions on a variety of existing buildings. The Historic Preservation projects that applicant will be assigned to include a combination of conservation (interior restoration, building envelope repairs), adaptive reuse and rehabilitation (interior and exterior alterations).

The position requires working directly with the firm’s Principal and the rest of the staff on assessing the nature and condition of existing properties (mostly designated Landmarks or Landmark-quality buildings); developing design solutions, and preparing Construction Documents for interior renovations and exterior repairs; FISP inspection and reporting; assisting with filing the proposed work with regulatory agencies (LPC, DOB, SHPO, NPS, etc.); spearheading the bid procurement and construction contract administration phases; and reviewing the Contractor’s work, samples and submittals during the construction phase.

Other responsibilities include coordinating the project progress with the Project Manager and the Principal; updating office marketing material; and assisting with in-house business development tasks.

Benefits

In addition to a two-week vacation, five-day paid sick leave, and paid holidays, AYON Studio offers employer-sponsored health, vision and dental insurance. A 401(K) retirement savings plan with employer contribution, as well as an employer-sponsored profit-sharing plan is available to all employees. AYON Studio offers a variety of professional development opportunities, including encouraging and sponsoring participation in professional events and seminars. Attendance to DOB-required scaffold training for fieldwork will be sponsored by the firm.

Application

This is a full-time position that requires in-person attendance at our Union Square office. Remote applicants will not be considered. AYON Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio and salary requirements to info@AyonStudio.com. Please show “Preservation Architect” in the subject line of your email submission. No calls please.