Lead Project Architect/Technical Designer

Lead Project Architect/Technical Designer

Location: Coral Gables, FL

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 Annually

Work Type: Full time

• Florida

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Lead Project Architect / Lead Technical Designer to join a design practice delivering complex hospitality and destination projects. You will guide design development and technical execution from concept through construction, bringing together design intent and technical precision on every project.

You will be the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams on technical and design coordination issues. You will lead and mentor junior architects and technical staff, while overseeing QA/QC, constructability and compliance with codes and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of projects from initial concept through tender and construction documentation

• Act as the primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams on technical and design coordination issues

• Lead project meetings, develop detailed work plans and define scope, schedule and deliverables with project managers and firm leadership

• Translate conceptual designs into practical, buildable solutions, refining material assemblies, façade systems and construction detailing

• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, fire safety and zoning regulations

• Produce and manage accurate, coordinated drawing sets, and create and maintain BIM models (primarily Revit), including clash detection and consultant model integration

• Assemble permit packages for authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ) submissions and guide clients through permitting timelines and requirements

• Track milestones, drawing logs, RFIs and submittals, maintain design change and action trackers, and prepare meeting minutes and weekly progress reports

• Implement and monitor QA/QC protocols and review junior staff drawings for accuracy and completeness

• Provide construction support, including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, change orders and site inspections

• Anticipate project risks and develop mitigation strategies with Project Managers

• About You

• 12-14 years of professional architectural experience, with a proven record of leading projects

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

• Licensed or registered architect (AIA, RIBA, ARB or equivalent, as applicable by region)

• Extensive hospitality and destination design experience, including hospitality programming, FOH/BOH planning and brand standards

• Experience across diverse project types, locations and companies, including resorts and hospitality

• Proficient in Revit (preferred), AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and project management tools

• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, building systems, construction methods, building codes and sustainability standards

• Culturally sensitive, with respect for different work styles and backgrounds

• Creative and solution-oriented, with meticulous attention to detail, strong prioritisation skills and the ability to navigate conflict constructively

• If you are in Miami, Florida or willing to relocate, with the right skill set, please APPLY NOW.

• redfish solutions promotes a culture where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. We embrace differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, religion, sexuality and any other protected characteristic. We have an inclusive recruitment philosophy and will endeavour to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

• For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

• Consultant

• Reference number: RT-630

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• International

• Architecture & Design

• Date posted: 21st Oct, 2026

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• Posted on 22nd Oct, 2026

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