Architectural Team Leader Coral Gables, FL; Miami, FL

Woolpert; Coral Gables, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Principal program

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health, life, vision, and dental保险

Paid sick time

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Technology stipend

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking an Architectural Team Leader in Coral Gables, FL, to provide day-to-day technical and people leadership for a small team while contributing to project delivery. The hybrid role combines design oversight with coordination between the team and discipline leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Architecture, six years of experience, and two years of leadership, with strong communication skills and proficiency in standard tools. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field is required.
• Minimum of six (6) years of professional architectural experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive leadership or team coordination experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural design and provide oversight of team deliverables.
• Serve as a technical resource and SME for project teams and practice needs.
• Review architectural documents to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Support QA/QC processes and best practices in architecture.
• Assist with technical problem-solving affecting project objectives.
• Contribute to proposal development including scope and staffing input.
• Coordinate with clients and support business development efforts.
• Track plan-versus-actual performance for scope, schedule, and workload.
• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment and professional growth.
• Support workload planning and resource coordination.
• Participate in interviewing and onboarding of new team members.
• Address performance concerns and support HR processes.

Skills

Architectural design

Team leadership

Client coordination

Communication

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit BIM

3D modeling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview:

Woolpert is hiring an Architectural Team Leader to provide day‑to‑day technical and people leadership for a small team of architectural professionals while continuing to contribute directly to project delivery. This role is responsible for guiding team performance, reinforcing quality standards, and supporting the successful execution of architectural projects. The Architectural Team Leader works alongside team members as a practicing professional, while also serving as a key point of coordination between the team and discipline leadership. Position will be a Hybrid role working from the Coral Gables, Florida office.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Perform architectural design and technical work while providing oversight of team deliverables
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert, supporting project teams and architectural practice needs
• Review architectural documents and deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to firm standards
• Support and reinforce QA/QC processes and architectural best practices
• Assist with technical problem‑solving and resolution of issues impacting project objectives
• Support proposal development, including scope definition, staffing input, and fee support as needed
• Contribute to client coordination and support business development efforts aligned with the strategic business plan
• Track and communicate plan‑versus‑actual performance related to scope, schedule, and workload
• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and motivation to architectural team members
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team environment that supports professional growth
• Support workload planning, scheduling, and coordination to ensure effective use of team resources
• Mentor and coach team members, supporting skill development and career progression
• Participate in interviewing and onboarding of new team members
• Address team concerns and performance issues, escalating as appropriate
• Support performance management activities, including goal setting, development planning, and feedback, in partnership with discipline leadership and Human Resources
• Recognize and reinforce strong performance and team contributions

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field
• Minimum of six (6) years of professional architectural experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive leadership or team coordination experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional architectural licensure or active progress toward licensure
• Master's Degree preferred
• LEED accreditation or other sustainability credentials.
• Advanced proficiency in BIM software (e.g., Revit), 3D modeling, and visualization tools.
• Fluency in industry‑standard design and presentation tools sufficient to oversee, review, and guide team output
• Familiarity with emerging design technologies, parametric design tools, or evolving digital workflows

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 25%, depending on practice and project needs
• Final travel expectations established annually with the manager

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, or balance
• Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Personal & Professional Growth

The Architectural Team Leader role provides opportunities to expand leadership responsibilities, deepen technical expertise, and prepare for advancement into higher‑level architectural leadership roles. Team Leaders are supported through mentoring, training, and exposure to increasingly complex projects, people‑management responsibilities, and practice‑wide initiatives, aligned with Woolpert’s commitment to professional development and career growth.

At Woolpert we place a high value on personal and professional growth, offering various opportunities for development within the architectural team:

• Team members have access to continuous learning programs, including workshops, seminars, certifications, and participation in professional membership organizations. This allows our architects to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, broaden their expertise, and network with industry peers.
• Mentorship programs, providing invaluable insights and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Career advancement through personalized career path planning and regular performance evaluations, ensuring that each team member’s progress is recognized and rewarded.
• Opportunities to take on new challenges, lead projects, and expand skill sets, further enhancing personal and professional capabilities.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .

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