Architect Level III

R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. is an architecture, planning, interior design, and historic preservation firm located in Coral Gables, Florida. Through the years, we have built our reputation on superior service, client satisfaction, and design excellence.

Today, the firm is a leader in quality, high-profile projects with an emphasis on governmental, corporate, and institutional clients. Projects range from large-scale historic preservation to office buildings, theaters, educational facilities, and commercial interiors.

Our architectural solutions are unique and often innovative, yet we seek a timeless architecture of well-crafted buildings with durable materials that are sensitive to their context and stand the test of time.

The firm’s most notable historic preservation projects include the Freedom Tower, Miami Marine Stadium, Olympia Theater, David W. Dyer U.S. Courthouse, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami Women's Club, Colony Theatre, Miami City Hall, Private Suites Terminal at the Pan American Headquarters, Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Vanderbilt Mansion Fisher Island, Carl Fisher Clubhouse, Miami Edison Middle School, and Shrine Building/Boulevard Shops.

Job Title: Architect Level III

Reports to: Principal

Job Description

The candidate must hold a professional degree in Architecture and have at least eight years of related experience. This position participates in conceptual design and provides full support throughout all phases of a project.

The Architect Level III coordinates with Project Management, other architectural staff, and consultants, and develops and represents the lead technical viewpoint on projects within assigned project scopes. The position coordinates with the Principal on design and technical solutions. Project size and complexity differentiate this role from the Senior Architect position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As a vital component of the design team, develop original and creative design concepts, ideas, and solutions.
• Prepare and oversee detailed working drawings for the construction of new construction and for the restoration, repairs, or adaptive-reuse of existing structures.
• Be responsible for medium to large size projects and coordinate project workflow under the direction of the Principal or Senior Architect, as applicable.
• Review architectural plans and specifications prepared by staff or by contract architects and engineers to verify compliance with Florida Building Code and project budget restraints.
• Research laws and codes in conjunction with projects; implement code, accessibility, and zoning assessments; evaluate and integrate engineering systems.
• Initiate work assignments for assigned staff and provide work direction and guidance to junior architectural staff.
• Supervise the preparation of plans for new construction and historic restoration projects; develop architectural designs.
• Make calculations involved in design specifications; write or revise specifications.
• Establish and coordinate work sequence and construction schedules as required.
• Perform construction administration duties, including field inspections and preparation of field reports.
• Maintain day-to-day client interface and communications for assigned project components.
• Work with the Principal and Controller to maintain project budgets and to establish/maintain project contracts.
• Maintain project archives and update records, drawings, and specifications.
• Certify final completion of projects and contracted services when delegated by the Principal.
• Use a creative strategy to carry out activities and responsibilities in an orderly, timely, and consistent manner while staying within the parameters of the timeline and budget.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Produce construction-ready documents for contractors and permitting agencies.
• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of architectural and engineering nomenclature, symbols, customs, and practices.
• Knowledge of governmental organization, permitting operations, policies, and objectives.
• Prepare specifications and drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Contribute to office libraries / AutoCAD and Revit standards and suggest changes to workflows.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare and present reports and building assessments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English; Spanish is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of historic preservation standards, briefs, and regulatory frameworks, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and associated technical guidance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture, Design, Historic Preservation, or a related discipline.
• Must be actively pursuing or have Architectural Licensure in the United States.
• 8-10+ years’ experience in AutoCAD and Revit.
• 8-10+ years’ experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and E-Verify Participating Employer.