Project Architect Civic and Public Sector

About Our Client

Our client is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and surveying firm partnering with state and local agencies to plan and deliver civic projects that strengthen communities. Their work spans cultural facilities, public safety buildings, parks and greenspaces, and mobility-related projects, with a strong emphasis on constructability, permitting, accessibility, and long-term performance.

The firm takes a practical, community-focused approach, balancing stakeholder needs with regulatory requirements and implementation-ready design.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Architect to join their Miami team, supporting a growing portfolio of civic and public-sector projects. This role is ideal for a licensed architect who enjoys leading technically sound, community-impact projects from concept through construction and collaborating within an integrated A/E/S environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Design

• Lead architectural projects from programming and concept design through construction administration.

• Develop and coordinate design development and construction documents with a strong focus on clarity, constructability, and compliance.

• Apply best practices related to life-safety, ADA accessibility, durability, and operational functionality, particularly for public-facing facilities.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate architectural scope with structural, civil, MEP, and surveying teams.

• Support site development, stormwater and drainage coordination, and agency review requirements.

• Ensure compliance with local and state codes, zoning, and permitting standards.

• Participate in QA/QC reviews to maintain high technical standards.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key point of contact with municipal clients, consultants, and internal teams.

• Support stakeholder meetings, agency reviews, and permitting processes.

• Translate community and client needs into clear, buildable documentation.

Construction Phase Support

• Conduct site visits and field observations.

• Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support construction administration.

• Assist in resolving field conditions while maintaining design intent.

Team Leadership

• Mentor junior architectural staff and support technical development.

• Collaborate across disciplines and offices in a team-oriented environment.

• Adapt to evolving project needs with flexibility and initiative.

Project Types

• Cultural facilities (libraries, museums, cultural centers, performance venues)

• Public safety facilities (fire stations, police, EMS, emergency operations)

• Parks & greenspaces (park buildings, athletic facilities, trails, pedestrian bridges)

• Municipal and civic buildings

• Licensed Architect (RA)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

• 5+ years of professional architectural experience

• Strong experience producing and coordinating construction documents

• Proficiency in Revit

• Solid understanding of building codes, zoning, and permitting

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants

Preferred

• Municipal or state public-sector experience

• Civic or public safety project exposure

• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (LEED, WELL, or similar)

• Experience in integrated architecture + engineering environments