Senior Architect

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

IT
USD 140k-170k / year
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services’ quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm’s management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm.

Naik Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Architect. The Senior Architect will lead design and coordination efforts for large-scale infrastructure, rail, and transit projects. This role requires significant leadership, independent decision-making, and strong client-facing skills. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project delivery from design through construction, and mentor junior architects.
Management, primarily in the transportation infrastructure industry.
Department
Architecture
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
New York, NY
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
$140,000 - $170,000 / year

Responsibilities

  • Lead project design efforts and coordination across internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
  • Manage schedules, deliverables, and budgets for complex infrastructure projects.
  • Present and defend design solutions to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
  • Oversee preparation of drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
  • Administer construction activities, including submittals, RFIs, field reports, and site visits.
  • Mentor and direct junior architects, fostering professional growth.
  • Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and contract requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
  • Licensed/Registered Architect in NY (preferred) or NJ, or actively pursuing licensure.
  • 7–10 years of professional experience with demonstrated leadership on large-scale or transit projects.
  • Must have experience working with public agencies such as NYCT, MTA, LIRR, Amtrak, NJ Transit, etc.
  • Expertise in all project phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with BIM 360 or Navisworks a plus.
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

Naik offers a competitive compensation package including:
  • Holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
Naik is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.

About Naik Group

The Naik Group has established itself as a reliable partner in the engineering field for more than 26 years. With a strong commitment to accountability and innovation, our top-notch design and construction experts consistently deliver technically robust engineering solutions that breathe life into extensive commercial and transportation ventures.

Founded in 1997, our firm boasts a skilled and diverse workforce of approximately 200 professionals who share a unified objective: to work collaboratively in aiding our clients in overcoming intricate construction hurdles while offering engineering solutions to enhance infrastructure and transform the way we travel. From project inception to finalization, from design to construction, our project teams consistently strive for excellence.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1:

Applied

Stage 2:

Initial Screening

Stage 3:

1st Interview

Stage 4:

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