Senior Architect

FWH Architects, Inc.; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-covered health insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

FWH Architects, Inc. in Holiday, FL is seeking a Senior Architect for full-time, in-office leadership of high-volume production for national commercial and retail accounts.

A hands-on technical expert with 10+ years of experience and an active Florida Architectural License is required, along with NCARB Certification. The role focuses on guiding projects from design through permitting and construction, mentoring staff, governing QA/QC, and managing contract documents.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Architectural License in good standing.
• NCARB Certification required.
• 10+ years of proven experience managing high-volume commercial/retail projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume production for national commercial and retail accounts.
• Mentor project managers and production staff; assist with design and CD production.
• Oversee permitting, construction administration, and site visits.
• Lead development and review of AIA contract documents.
• Coordinate with corporate clients, jurisdictions, and consulting engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Florida Architectural License

NCARB Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

FWH Architects, Inc. in Holiday, FL is seeking a full-time, in-office Senior Architect to lead high-volume production for national commercial and retail accounts (including convenience stores, food service, and self-storage). This leadership role requires a hands-on technical expert with 10+ years of experience, an active Florida Architectural License, and a proven track record of steering projects from initial design through permitting and construction.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Senior Architect
• Position Type: Full-Time, 100% In-Office
• Location: Holiday, FL
• Compensation: Salaried (Commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Account Leadership & Production Oversight: Provide strategic oversight for high-volume corporate and retail roll-out accounts, ensuring consistency and speed-to-market.
• Hands-on Technical Support: Mentor and guide project managers and production staff while directly assisting with design, specifications, and drafting/construction document (CD) production.
• Permitting & Construction Administration: Resolve complex municipal permitting and construction issues; travel for jurisdictional meetings and conduct site visits for construction observation.
• Contract Administration: Lead office administrative workflows, including the development, review, and management of AIA contract documents.
• Quality Control: Oversee cross-disciplinary coordination and run strict QA/QC checks on architectural and engineering construction sets.

Required Experience & Capabilities

• Experience: 10+ years of proven experience managing and producing high-volume commercial, retail, or corporate rollout projects.
• Credentials: Current State of Florida Architectural License in good standing and NCARB Certification are required.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of building systems, construction methodology, cost-effective design solutions, and strict adherence to National/State Building, Fire, Accessibility (ADA), and Life Safety Codes.
• Software Proficiency: Expert command of AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, and construction management platforms like Procore.
• Project Communication & Coordination: Proven ability to act as the primary liaison between corporate clients, municipal jurisdictions, contractors, and consulting engineering disciplines.
• Portfolio: A portfolio demonstrating strong commercial design experience, construction detailing, and completed project sets is required.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated leader who can work independently and drive team collaboration.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills tailored for corporate clients and municipal officials.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• 100% employer-covered health insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution of W-2 earnings.
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus standard paid holidays.