Deputy Studio Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

At AtkinsRéalis in Miami, a Deputy Studio Lead will guide architectural teams from programming through construction, aligning technical direction with firm growth in partnership with the Studio Director.

You will manage staffing, schedules, budgets, QA/QC, and client relations, mentoring junior staff, pursuing opportunities, and ensuring design quality, regulatory compliance, and sustainable outcomes across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience across all architectural phases.
• 7+ years of management involving direct client contact and project responsibility.
• Active RA license in at least one state; NCARB preferred.
• Strong BIM/Revit and AutoCAD knowledge; LEED or sustainability knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic architectural leadership in alignment with firm growth.
• Lead staffing, resource planning, and team development, forecasting workload.
• Drive project delivery with budgets, schedules, and risk management.
• Ensure technical excellence, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote Lean practices and process improvements across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Mentoring staff

Communication

Strategy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Deputy Studio Lead to join our growing team in Miami, FL to assist with the expansive growth of our office and work with our studio lead in studio project & client management. We are seeking an individual who under limited supervision applies technical proficiency to solutions for architectural problems and the coordination of related project activities while professionally interacting with clients. The successful candidate will be able to work with all levels of staff within the firm and will take initiative to develop research and design and implement projects from start to finish.This position requires studio staff management. The position actively engages with Business Development and presentation efforts in securing and advancing new projects. This is a rapid growth & leadership opportunity.

Your role

• Provide strategic architectural leadership, aligning technical direction, team performance, and operations with firmwide goals and long-term growth in partnership with the Studio Director.
• Lead staffing, resource planning, and team development, including forecasting workload, allocating personnel, mentoring staff, supervising senior professionals, and supporting hiring and performance management.
• Drive project delivery success by ensuring proper staffing, monitoring schedules, budgets, and milestones, and proactively managing risks to maintain quality and profitability.
• Ensure technical excellence and consistency across projects, including documentation quality, code compliance, building science, and integration of sustainability principles.
• Promote operational efficiency and continuous improvement through Lean practices, lessons learned, and process enhancements that reduce rework and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to business development and external representation as a seller-doer, strengthening client relationships, supporting pursuits, and advancing the firm’s presence in the industry.
• Champion innovation and collaboration, advancing emerging technologies and best practices while fostering clear communication, defined roles, and alignment across teams and disciplines.
• Serve as Technical Lead / Project Architect, translating design intent into clear, buildable solutions from programming through construction, while guiding projects across all phases to ensure design quality, constructability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to budget and schedule.
• Lead production, BIM (Revit) execution, and rigorous QA/QC of construction documents, maintaining firm standards, accuracy, coordination, and efficient digital workflows.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration, mentoring junior staff, and driving accountability and professional growth.
• Apply deep expertise in building systems, materials, codes, and regulations; interface with authorities to support approvals and ensure compliance.
• Support construction administration through site observation, proactive issue resolution, and alignment with design intent.
• Communicate effectively with clients and teams, manage multiple projects and priorities, and deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget through strong organization and problem-solving.

About you

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience to include all phases of architectural drafting, detailing, and assisting with the coordination of consultants.
• At least 7 years of management experience involving direct client contact and full responsibility for projects. Ability to present oneself professionally to clients as well as maintain a ‘seller-doer’ approach. Ability to routinely interface with clients and keep client properly informed.
• The position requires working conceptual knowledge of BIM/Revit and AutoCAD.
• NCARB certificate holder.
• Candidate must hold an active Registered Architect (RA) license in at least 1 state.
• LEED AP or other sustainability certification or ability to obtain within first 6 months of hire a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and experience in implementation of various building systems and project types such as (aviation, rail, transit, commercial, education). Aviation experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating multi discipline work for complex architectural engineering projects.
• Experience directing work effort of junior staff to develop project documentation and manage project deliverables.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and experience in implementation of various building systems and project types such as (aviation, rail, transit, commercial, education) is a plus.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits pagehere.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’reAtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $102,800 -$185,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis_, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.