Job Description
About the Company
For over 70 years, Stiles has been a leader in commercial real estate across the Southeast. Headquartered in downtown Fort Lauderdale, we’re a full-service firm with expertise in development, construction, architecture, realty, and property management — plus specialties in financing, acquisitions, and repositioning. With over 50 million square feet of projects delivered, our award-winning work has helped shape skylines and communities alike. Be part of a team that invests, builds, and manages with purpose.
About the Role
To provide architectural services ranging from preliminary design through construction administration for multiple projects at one time. Representation of Stiles Architectural Group through contact with clients, outside business units and municipalities. Oversee production of work from in-house Project Assistants and coordinate with outside consultants.
Responsibilities
- Develop programming and design concepts varying in complexity (ie site planning, building design and interior space planning).
- Development and preparation of construction documents by self-development and direction and supervision of Project Assistants, and coordination of Consulting Engineers related work and drawings.
- Provide construction administration services including field inspection, drawing clarification, shop drawing review and product approval, permitting issues and coordination of issues between consultants.
- Administration of individual project; preparation of financial budgets, contract development and negotiations with client, contracting with consultants, approval of accounts payables.
- Conduct meetings and/or presentations with clients, Governmental agencies and personnel from other corporate divisions.
- Good working knowledge of Florida codes; zoning, building, life safety, etc.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Professional degree in Architecture (BS, B. Arch, M. Arch) with a minimum of 3-5 years professional commercial experience; understanding of construction methodologies, detail and structural systems. Architectural License (State of Florida registration) a plus.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of architectural design, development of Construction Documents and Construction Administration.
AutoCAD Release 2014 (minimum) is preferred. BIM/Revit experience desired.
Must understand construction methodologies and systems and have a basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems in a building.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to combine principles of logic and technical thinking with design practices. Knowledge of building component inter-relationships on a detailed and broad level is required. Problem solving ability and organization is crucial.
Presentation Ability
Ability to communicate ideas via graphic presentations, verbally and in written form to clients is essential. Must be personable, presentable and professional.
Artistic Ability
Ability to apply creative, insightful though to create designs which are of high quality not only in technical compliance with design guidelines and building codes, but also creatively effective in accomplishing the goals of the Owner and/or tenants.