Project Architect

About the role

Henning Larsen's New York office is seeking a Project Architect with deep design documentation experience, including enclosure detailing expertise, consultant coordination, and execution. This role is intended for licensed architects with 10+ years of relevant professional experience who demonstrate advanced technical proficiency in all phases of design and strong leadership and mentorship capability.

Your key responsibilities may include

Design Production + Delivery

• Oversee design and document implementation to meet project goals and compliance requirements
• Develop compliant design solutions aligned with project requirements
• Manage / delegate sheet set to ensure comprehensive project documentation
• Generate DD/CD-level façade details and models that meet code, performance, and constructability requirements
• Provide code leadership across the project
• BIM point person (or liaison) for design team and coordinates BIM standards / execution plan where required
• Select and develop primary building materials appropriate to the design intent and performance requirements
• Construction administration through comprehensive submittal / RFI reviews, field reports, walkthroughs / punchlisting as required

Technical Leadership

• Lead project delivery for complex projects under the guidance of the project leadership, with a focus on façade integration, technical execution, and drawing production.
• Manage team deliverable execution
• Provide mentorship and hands-on guidance in façade modeling, detailing, and documentation standards to full project team, actively upskilling the team's technical capabilities.
• Lead consultant coordination (including agendas and minutes), communicating key decisions across disciplines
• Sustainability ambassador / point-person, responsible for coordinating that sustainability goals are considered in the day-to-day design process
• Manage open actions list with focus on consultant coordination items

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience in architectural practice
• Licensed Architect (required)
• Bachelors or Masters of Architecture from a NAAB accredited school
• Strong technical proficiency with demonstrated code knowledge and complex façade documentation expertise, accompanied by acute design sensibility
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members in façade modeling, detailing, and technical development, with demonstrated impact on team growth.
• Experience leading consultant coordination and managing project teams
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with Rhino, Adobe CS, and other digital design workflows preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project leadership in a multidisciplinary international team
• Effective time management, and organizational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Available to work full-time in person in New York, NY
• Fluent in English

Additional Information: What are we offering?

Joining Henning Larsen, you can expect

• Collaboration with a global network of professionals, supported by a company recognized for design excellence and innovation
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace committed to supporting talent, collaboration and creativity
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits

How do you apply?

Please submit your application, portfolio (max 10 MB), and CV. We look forward to receiving your application.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work.

At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at with such requests.