Job Title: Residential Architect / Lead Architect
Company: Designo Builders Location: Miami, FL (Serving Miami, South Florida, and West Palm Beach) Job Type: Full-Time
About Designo Builders Designo Builders is a premier residential construction and real estate company with established roots in Washington, DC, and Virginia. We are rapidly expanding our operations across Florida, specializing in high-end residential projects, custom custom homes, and properties for our investor partners. We pride ourselves on top-tier design and craftsmanship and are looking for a visionary Architect to bring our South Florida projects to life.
Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and licensed Residential Architect to join our Miami-based team. You will be the creative and technical force behind our luxury residential builds and investor property developments. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in South Florida building codes—specifically Miami-Dade's strict wind and structural requirements—and can seamlessly manage projects from conceptual design through permitting and construction.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Design: Lead the architectural design process for high-end custom homes, investor specs, and major residential renovations from concept to final construction documents.Code Compliance & Permitting: Ensure all plans strictly comply with the Florida Building Code, local municipal regulations, and High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) standards. Sign, seal, and submit architectural plans for permitting.Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with our Project Manager, structural engineers, and on-site construction managers to ensure designs are practical, budgeted accurately, and executed flawlessly in the field.Site Evaluation & Administration: Conduct regular site visits across Miami, South Florida, and West Palm Beach to evaluate lots, monitor construction progress, and resolve any design-related field issues quickly.Client Relations: Consult directly with high-end clients and investor partners to understand their vision, present design concepts, and guide them through structural and aesthetic selections.
Requirements & Qualifications
Licensure: Must hold a current, active Florida Registered Architect license.Experience: 5+ years of post-licensure architectural experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful high-end residential projects.HVHZ Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience designing for and successfully navigating the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements specific to Miami-Dade and Broward counties.Software Proficiency: Mastery of industry-standard architectural design and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp) and rendering tools.Mobility: Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel regularly to active job sites and municipal building departments throughout the South Florida territory.Communication: Exceptional organizational and communication skills to coordinate seamlessly between the executive team, field crews, and municipal building officials.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits
401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time off
Work Location: In person
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