Architectural Design Manager

Organization

Our client is an established real estate developer delivering a portfolio of ground-up multifamily residential projects across Miami. The business is seeking a Senior Construction Administration Architect to represent ownership across five projects, working directly from its local Architect of Record’s office.

Role and Responsibilities

Acting as the link between the developer, architect, and general contractors, you will safeguard design intent, resolve technical issues, and keep construction documentation moving to support project delivery.

• Manage the review and timely turnaround of RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings within contractual deadlines.
• Coordinate architectural responses across structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and interior design disciplines.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess alignment with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Review documents and field conditions against Florida Building Code, life safety, accessibility, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Develop practical, cost-effective solutions to field issues while protecting design quality and project budgets.
• Coordinate drawing revisions, bulletins, and Architect’s Supplemental Instructions with the architectural team.
• Track outstanding decisions and hold project stakeholders accountable for timely responses.

Candidate

• Typically 8–12+ years of architectural experience, including substantial construction administration responsibility on ground-up multifamily projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-rise or mid-rise residential construction.
• Strong working knowledge of Florida Building Code, fire and life safety requirements, egress, ADA, and Fair Housing standards.
• Confident reviewing technical drawings, resolving site issues, and coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Procore or equivalent software.
• Florida architectural registration preferred. Experienced construction administration professionals with equivalent technical multifamily experience will also be considered.
• Able to work on-site from the architect’s Miami office and travel between local project sites.