Licensed Architect (Ultra-Luxury Residential), Miami, FL ($150k-$200k plus $10k bonus)

We are a premier luxury real estate development firm specializing in ultra-high-end custom estates in exclusive communities throughout South Florida. Our portfolio includes waterfront mansions, architecturally significant residences, and world-class luxury properties built to the highest standards of craftsmanship and design.

POSITION SUMMARY

:We're hiring a mid-level Licensed Architect to lead the design and execution of custom luxury single-family residences. You'll work directly with principals, clients, consultants, and contractors to produce homes that are architecturally distinctive, technically rigorous, and built to last. This is a hands-on role with significant project ownership — not a production seat

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RESPONSIBILITIE

S:Lead design across all phases: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administrati
onDevelop floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed construction drawings for custom single-family hom
esCollaborate with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and interior design consultants to coordinate a complete set of documen
tsManage the permitting process with local jurisdictions, including zoning, HOA, and code revi
ewConduct site visits, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support construction administration through project close-o
utWork directly with the Davco principals to translate vision into buildable desi
gnCreate Moldboard and Interior Design Se
tsMaintain project budgets, schedules, and design quality across multiple concurrent projec
tsStay current on building codes, materials, sustainability practices, and luxury residential tren

dsQUALIFICATION

S:Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited progr
amKnowledge in Interior Desi
gnActive architectural license in Florida (Texas a plus; willingness to pursue reciprocity require
d)5–8 years of professional experience, with a meaningful portion focused on custom single-family residenti
alDemonstrated portfolio of high-end residential work — ground-up custom homes, ideally in the $3M+ construction cost ran
geProficiency in Revit (required), AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape/Lumion or equivalent rendering tools, and Adobe Creative Sui
teDeep working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, including high-velocity hurricane zone requirements where applicab
leStrong detailing skills and a refined design sensibility — clients will see the wo
rkExcellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to sophisticated clients and managing consultan
tsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing design quality or schedule contr

olNICE TO HAV

E:Experience with coastal construction, waterfront properties, or hurricane-resilient desi
gnFamiliarity with traditional, transitional, and contemporary architectural vocabularies (clients var
y)LEED AP or other sustainability credentia
lsRelationships with South Florida contractors, consultants, and municipal officia
lsExperience working in an owner/developer environment rather than a pure service fi

rmWHAT WE OFFE

R:Competitive base salary commensurate with experien
cePerformance bonus tied to project delivery and design quali
tyDirect exposure to principals and meaningful design ownership — your work, your name on
itA pipeline of well-capitalized projects with clients who care about desi

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