Architect

About the Firm

R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. is a Coral Gables-based architecture, planning, interior design, and historic preservation firm recognized for design excellence, client service, and context-sensitive, enduring buildings. Our work spans historic preservation, adaptive reuse, educational and civic facilities, theaters, offices, and commercial interiors.

Position Overview

Architects contribute to design and technical delivery across project phases, including new construction, restoration, repair, and adaptive reuse. Responsibilities and decision-making authority increase with experience, demonstrated competence, project scale, and assigned level. Team members collaborate with principals, project managers, consultants, clients, and colleagues to deliver thoughtful, code-compliant work on schedule and within project requirements.

• Support conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration as assigned.
• Develop and maintain architectural drawings, plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Participate in field investigations, site surveys, existing-conditions documentation, and building assessments.
• Research and apply applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, zoning provisions, permitting procedures, and relevant preservation guidance.
• Coordinate architectural information with engineering consultants and other project disciplines; review documents for consistency and completeness.
• Assist with construction administration, site observations, field reports, responses to project questions, and document updates.
• Maintain organized project records, drawings, specifications, and archives; contribute to office standards and workflow improvements.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, meet agreed deadlines, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Positions we are looking to fill:

Architect Level I:

Typical experience: 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Produce construction-ready drawings and specifications for assigned portions of moderately complex projects.
• Carry out conventional architectural tasks with growing independence and guidance from project leadership.
• Participate in code reviews, field investigations, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
• Identify technical issues, document findings, and escalate decisions requiring senior review.

Architect Level II:

Proposed intermediate level; experience band and authority to be confirmed by RJHA (suggested: approximately 5–8 years).

• Manage defined project components and coordinate deliverables across disciplines with limited oversight.
• Lead technical development for assigned scopes; review drawings for quality, code compliance, and constructability.
• Coordinate routine client and consultant communications for assigned components.
• Guide junior staff on documentation, standards, and technical problem-solving; help monitor schedules and deliverables.

Architect Level III:

Typical experience: 8+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Lead technical development and coordination for medium-to-large or complex projects under the Principal or designated senior leader.
• Oversee drawing and specification production, including code, accessibility, zoning, engineering integration, and budget considerations.
• Assign and review work, mentor junior architectural staff, and coordinate project workflow and construction schedules.
• Serve as a day-to-day client and consultant contact for assigned project scopes; support project budgets and contract administration with firm leadership.
• Provide construction administration oversight and final-completion documentation when appropriately authorized and delegated.

Qualifications | All Levels

• Produce construction-ready documents for contractors and permitting agencies.
• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• Contribute to office libraries / AutoCAD and Revit standards and suggest changes to workflows.
• Prepare specifications and drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and local to the Greater Miami area.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English; Spanish is a plus.
• Must be licensed through NCARB.

Prefered Qualifications

• Knowledge of architectural and engineering nomenclature, symbols, customs, and practices.
• Knowledge of governmental organization, permitting operations, policies, and objectives.
• Meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Develop and build teams.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and E-Verify Participating Employer