Architectural Team Leader

Woolpert • Miami, FL

2d • $118,200 - $147,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)
• Ability to travel up to 25%, depending on practice and project needs
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Professional architectural licensure or active progress toward licensure
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 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
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Identity protection
• Technology stipend
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level