Project Architect

About Caplow|Manzano

Caplow|Manzano is a boutique green design & development firm based in Miami. Our current focus is a series of single-family residences that push the envelope of ecological design. Our goal is to build the city of the future, with particular relevance in the urban tropics.

Central features of our work include elevating for sea-level rise, maximizing solar power, targeting net zero energy, and deploying a range of voidless construction systems to manage indoor air quality. Our designs are LEED® platinum and WELL® compatible.

Caplow|Manzano is a family of creators, sailors, hikers, and animal lovers who are interested in sustainability and the future of South Florida. Here at Caplow|Manzano, we celebrate life and diverse interests. We offer an open-minded and collaborative workspace, with trained baristas on staff! Located in the Mayfair, we are steps away from the best local restaurants and shops in the heart of The Grove. Caplow|Manzano is also committed to the continued development of its team through the support of academic and professional endeavors, including monthly in-house learning sessions.

We seek a motivated and creative professional with a strong technical background in architecture. We currently have half a dozen in-house projects in varying stages of development. This successful candidate will oversee one or more of these projects from conception to execution in a team setting.

This position is suitable for candidates with a current architectural license in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop projects from early concept through design development;

• Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents;

• Supervise day-to-day management of one or more ground-up residential construction projects with weekly reporting to superiors;

• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions;

• Research and understand building and zoning codes and restrictions;

• Identify cost barriers to implementation and develop budgets;

• Research existing and nextgen technologies and green building techniques;

• Coordinate with scientists, engineers, architects, and equipment vendors around project implementation over an 18-24 month timeframe;

• Prepare, review and edit relevant documents (letters, research summaries, meeting agendas, etc).

Desired Skill Set

• Background and education in architecture, drafting, and building systems;

• Strong Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Lumion, Excel (Required)

• Proficiency in InDesign / Photoshop (Preferred)

• A passion for ecology, sustainability, and design;

• Construction experience/management a plus;

• Personally organized, highly accurate, and detail-oriented;

• Entrepreneurial streak, judgment, and maturity; ability to go the extra mile;

• Strong communication skills; sense of humor; poise under pressure.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree (preferred) in architecture with a strong GPA;

• Architecture license;

• Minimum of 3-4 years work experience (beyond college)

Contact
Applicants please send a brief letter of interest, resume, and brief portfolio (or website) to kristy(at)caplowmanzano.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida Architecture License (Required)

Work Location: One location