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About the Role

ALD Lighting, a Business Unit of AMA Group, seeks a Senior Associate, Lighting Design to join our team in Mid-Town Manhattan. This senior-level project manager will own project delivery from concept through construction, working alongside the New York Principal to build out the New York lighting team. This role is a key part of our new NYC story.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple concurrent lighting design projects from concept through construction administration, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope, and within budget
Develop and maintain project scopes, fees, schedules, and staffing plans; track budgets and hours, and proactively manage changes in scope and additional services
Serve as a primary client contact: lead client and design team meetings, set expectations, and manage communication, deliverables, and approvals
Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and contractors to resolve conflicts and keep projects moving across disciplines
Review project deliverables for design quality, technical accuracy, and consistency before release
Manage construction administration activities, including submittits, RFIs, shop drawing review, mock-ups, site visits, and punch lists
Develop and present creative and innovative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements
Guide the use of AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite to present ideas and produce detailed lighting plans and documentation, and AGI to photometrically model and test designs
Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing lighting conditions and make recommendations for improvement
Support proposal development and business development efforts to help grow the New York lighting practice
Mentor, supervise, and allocate work among junior members of the design team, and help build out the New York lighting team
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on experience in lighting design, including project management responsibility on multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, fees, and budgets from concept through construction administration
Proven client interfacing experience, showcasing effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience leading and mentoring junior designers and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and AGI software for lighting design and documentation
Strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of successful lighting design projects
Familiarity with the New York City market and regulatory requirements
Exceptional organization, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Knowledge of sustainable lighting practices and emerging technologies
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Skills

Lighting Design
Project Management
AutoCAD
Revit
AGI
Adobe Creative Suite

Location

Mid-Town Manhattan Office

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

Senior-level
10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design or Architectural Design

Salary/Compensations

$125,000
Annual performance-based bonus

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match
Health & Welfare Benefits
Life and Disability Insurance
Time Off
Business travel and related expenses reimbursed

About the Company

CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery.
ALD Lighting is a unique firm offering integrated design services beyond aesthetics and engineering.
ALD Lighting's experience encompasses expertise in hospitality, creative offices, higher education, media, campuses, entertainment, gaming, private, and multi-family residential homes, as well as theme park attractions.
ALD Lighting is nationally recognized with offices located in Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, and New Jersey.
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings.
Legence specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities.
Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions.
Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Equal Opportunity

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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