Project Architect / Technical Designer (MBJ0205)

Project Architect / Technical Designer

• Location: Miami, FL (onsite)
• Department: Architecture
• Reports to: Technical Director / Project Director, Architecture
• Visa Status: Exempt (US only)

Role summary

We are partnering with an international architecture and design practice to appoint a Project Architect / Technical Designer for their Miami studio. This is a key role bridging conceptual design and technical execution, ensuring that design intent is translated into precise, coordinated and buildable solutions across all phases of complex hospitality, resort, mixeduse and destination projects. You will be responsible for code compliance, constructability and quality assurance, leading coordination between consultants, contractors and internal teams while safeguarding technical clarity and design integrity.

What you'll do

Project coordination

• Support or manage projects from initial concept through tender and construction documentation.
• Act as a key point of contact between consultants, contractors and internal design teams.
• Assist in leading project meetings and coordinate with all stakeholders to maintain alignment on scope, deliverables and timelines.

Team collaboration

• Facilitate effective interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering and design professionals.
• Foster a culture of design excellence, accountability and continuous professional development within the project team.

Technical design

• Translate conceptual designs into practical, buildable solutions.
• Develop and produce comprehensive technical drawings that ensure quality, functionality and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, fire safety and zoning regulations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building systems, materials, construction methods and sustainability standards.

Technical documentation & BIM

• Produce highly accurate and wellorganised drawings and documents, and manage their submission.
• Manage the organisation, versioning and tracking of all projectrelated documents and drawings throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of drawing packages for design milestones, permitting, tendering and construction.
• Ensure drawing sets are logically structured, properly annotated and fully coordinated with all disciplines, following office/project graphic standards.
• Create and maintain detailed BIM models (primarily in Revit) and manage model coordination across all disciplines, including clash detection and integration of consultant models.

Permitting

• Assemble comprehensive drawing packages and supporting documents for authorityhavingjurisdiction (AHJ) submissions.
• Ensure permit packages meet local formatting, content and technical standards, and are clearly annotated to support smooth review and approval.
• Conduct preliminary research into applicable zoning, landuse regulations, building codes and other jurisdictional requirements.

Milestone monitoring & schedule coordination

• Assist in tracking project milestones across all design phases to align drawing submissions, consultant deliverables and client reviews with agreed schedules.
• Work with Project Managers and senior team members to maintain documentation timelines and flag potential delays or resourcing issues proactively.

Reporting, logs & construction support

• Maintain uptodate drawing logs, issue logs, revision histories and submission records so all stakeholders are working from the latest information.
• Track RFI responses, submittals and technical queries, and maintain design change and action trackers.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs and support processing of change orders, helping to resolve issues while protecting design intent.

Quality assurance & risk management

• Review design and technical drawings from junior staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project team members.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC protocols throughout all phases of design and documentation, supporting compliance with codes and project standards.

Candidate profile

• 9-11 years of professional experience in architectural practice, with demonstrable experience leading technical coordination on complex projects.
• Strong hospitality, resort, mixeduse or destinationdriven project background, ideally with experience across the United States or Europe as well as the Middle East / North Africa (MENA) region, gained within internationally recognised architecture or design firms.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Licensed or registered architect (AIA, RIBA, ARB or equivalent) preferred, with working knowledge of relevant professional standards and deliverables.
• Deep familiarity with hospitality programming, FOH/BOH planning and brand standards, and the ability to integrate these requirements into technical documentation, specifications and coordinated consultant outputs.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, construction methods and building codes.

Software & technical skills

• Proficient in BIM software (Revit preferred).
• Proficient in architectural software: AutoCAD, SketchUp and related tools.
• Comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools for coordination and reporting.

Personal qualities

• Demonstrates strong technical proficiency and a commitment to ongoing development.
• Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutionoriented mindset.
• Communicates effectively in written, verbal and interpersonal contexts, conveying complex ideas to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy across all project deliverables, managing multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: 95,000-115,000 USD (depending on experience).
• PTO: 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 2 personal days, plus up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: 100% employer paid employee portion of health, dental, basic life and long term disability (LTD) insurance.
• 401(k): Company match of 3% plus 50% of the next 2% of employee contribution (maximum 4% employer match).

Must be authorised to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position