Project Architect/Project Manager

Project Architect

Location: Tampa, Florida

Reports to: Principal / Senior Project Manager

Employment Type: FullTime

Position Summary

Torti Gallas + Partners is seeking a Project Architect that will serve as the technical and organizational lead for assigned projects, managing consultants, coordinating project teams, and ensuring design intent, quality, schedule, and budget are maintained.

The Project Architect is responsible for leading the design, documentation, and execution of multifamily and mixeduse projects from concept through construction. They will be a handson project leader who balances design leadership with strong technical expertise and project management discipline. This position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff while delivering complex projects in a collaborative, principlebased design culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead multifamily and mixeduse projects through all phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration
Translate design concepts into technically sound, buildable solutions while maintaining design intent
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants on assigned projects
Guide project teams through design decisions, technical challenges, and schedule milestones
Participate in internal design reviews and uphold firm standards for quality and consistency

TechnicalDocumentation Leadership

Lead the production and coordination of construction documents using Revit
Ensure drawings and specifications are complete, coordinated, and code
Oversee BIM workflows and maintain organized, accurate project files
Apply strong working knowledge of podium construction; wood construction experience preferred and concrete experience a plus
Utilize Bluebeam for document review, coordination, and quality control

Project ManagementCoordination

Manage consultant coordination, including structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and specialty consultants
Support project scheduling, staffing, and workload planning in coordination with leadership
Monitor project progress to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Assist with project financial management, including fee awareness and scope control
Lead construction administration efforts, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field coordination

Team LeadershipMentorship

Mentor and guide Staff Designers and junior team members
Provide clear direction, feedback, and oversight of delegated work
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and respectful team environment
Support the firm's culture of professional growth, technical excellence, and shared responsibility

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture
5–7 years of professional experience in architecture, with a focus on multifamily and mixeduse projects
Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating consultants.
Strong working knowledge of building codes and construction documentation.
Proven experience with podiumstyle buildings
Proficiency in: – Revit (required in all project phases) – AutoCAD – BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud – Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) – Bluebeam – SketchUp – Enscap
Strong organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgment

Preferred Attributes

Licensure in Florida (preferred but not required)
Experience across all project phases, including construction administration
Strong understanding of wood and concrete construction systems
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability
Interest in longterm leadership growth within an architecture and urban design firm
Appreciation for collaborative, principlebased design culture