Senior Architect

Senior Architect – OTJ Architects – Miami, FL

Job Description: We are seeking a client facing Architect to lead design and delivery of high‑impact projects, providing strategic technical direction and ensuring architectural integrity across systems and solutions.

• Demonstrates superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and effectively manages time to execute upon assigned tasks within set deadlines (3+ projects at any given time)
• Communicates clearly with managing team members
• Demonstrates advanced technical intelligence in the practicing area of architecture and/or interior design
• Demonstrates clear understanding of all project phases and sequencing
• Develop space plans
• Develop site surveys and related documentation
• Develop project schedules
  
  Demonstrates advanced proficiency in the assembly of Construction Documents
• Effectively researches and problem solves to lead development of code compliant designs
• May oversee all design and drawings
• Leads communication with other disciplines, consultants, vendors, developers, and contractors to ensure seamless incorporation of all information into project documentation; provides support as necessary
• Actively leads and mentors junior teammates across multiple projects in any phase
• Participates in project meetings, on‑site visits, and field reviews
• Participates in review of project costs/budgets and provides recommendations for value engineering
• Provides advanced support during Construction Administration phase by responding to RFIs and COs, reviewing shop drawings and coordinating consultants
• May contribute to and manage project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, set up, close out, and profitability
• May manage OTJ and consultant invoicing and collections
• Collaborates effectively with all departments

• 8-15 years of experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of Architecture
• Licensed: RA, NCARB, AIA
• Advanced level Revit proficiency
• Intermediate level rendering software proficiency (Enscape, Lumion, or other)
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
• Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Working knowledge of building codes
  
  Proficient in Bluebeam, Plangrid, and Procore
• Advanced knowledge of construction documents
• Advanced knowledge of space planning
• Carry out client‑facing, business development efforts and present pitches to clients

OTJ is a premier architecture and design firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. For 30 years we have experienced an unparalleled and uninterrupted growth trajectory fueled by the design of award‑winning projects for leading organizations across North America. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive team as we continue our dynamic growth.

We are now poised to further expand our reach and believe your skills and experience will be an asset to the ongoing success of our team. We are confident that OTJ will offer you the opportunity to do your best, most creative work in a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes fresh ideas.

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Architecture and Planning