Registered Architect Project Manager

Huitt-Zollars•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars is seeking an entrepreneurial Project Architect in Orlando who shares a desire to lead project work and processes in achieving high-quality design development and execution. The ideal candidate will have proven project experience, particularly in themed entertainment and hospitality projects, and understand the creative and themed design development process. This role involves transforming concepts into technically sound design packages and constructable solutions. You will collaborate with office principals and fellow architects, manage the design team, and partner with the project manager. Previous experience should demonstrate an understanding of the design steps and flows for the design development and documentation of entertainment and hospitality-focused projects. As a member of our team, you will have sufficient responsibility to grow your career and actively contribute to building a positive office culture.

Requirements

Licensed Architect required
Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture
8+ years of relevant architecture and design experience, with a strong interest and background in commercial entertainment and hospitality projects.
Skilled in presenting design concepts, ideas, technical rationales and solutions.
Confidence and experience in client meetings, discussions, and ability to take positions relative to project and scope decisions.
Experience and versed in scope, schedule, budget project parameters and metrics.
Technology proficiencies to actively lead design teams and innovation, while actively being engaged in the ongoing works.
Proficiency in required software platforms including Office, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCad, Rhino, Adobe, and similar.
Knowledge and experience in building code, life safety, ADA, and similar.
Passionate about collaborating with building engineers, specialists, landscape, civil, and similar. Coordination with project team and other disciplines.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with a focus on design coordination, development, and documentation.
Knowledge and experience in architecture process, phases of building design, and desire to continue professional growth.
Strong desire to grow as a leader, contribute to office culture, and be part of building a collaborative and creative team.
Maintaining expected Effective Labor Multiplier (ELM) on sum of all associated projects.
Consistently uphold business processes including timely monthly A/R’s, invoicing, timekeeping, resource forecasting, percent completes, etc.
Achieve personal sales goal.
Achieve stated target personal utilization goal for PM.
Understand, follow and ensure quality control measures and risk management measures are being applied and adhered to projects and daily operations.
Adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial and like-minded
Experience includes themed entertainment and hospitality projects
Understands creative and themed design development process
Transforms concepts and storylines into technically sound design packages, and constructable solutions
Ability and interest in full project delivery
Think, analyze, plan, test, ideate, and design is a norm for project development
Integrate sustainable design strategies and best practices into project delivery as may be required.

Responsibilities

Lead assignments including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Provide strategically minded design support for organization, production, and execution of projects.
Client interface, comfortable and confident in project meetings and presentations, representing design and team ideas.
Represent professional and sound judgment in navigating project decision-making, focusing on building client trust.
Coordinate and oversee the project team (including junior architects, consultants, and support staff) across all phases of design and construction.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
Develop and refine design concepts that align with client goals, regulatory requirements, and the studio’s commitment to design excellence.
Lead the preparation of thorough and accurate construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and details.
Oversee compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards.
Integrate sustainable design strategies and best practices into project delivery.
Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within scope.
Review documents for clarity, completeness, and technical accuracy.
Facilitate internal and external project reviews at key stages to maintain consistency and design integrity.
Contribute to project workplans, resourcing, and monitoring of workflow, percent complete, and deliverables.
Teach and mentor the team through projects and mentoring programs, in partnership with office leadership.
Maintain and nurture client relationships professionally.
Manage project communication protocols internally and externally.
Actively promote and develop positive culture and ideas daily, and collaborate across offices.
Support and follow comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning.
Ensure proper staff is assigned and utilized on projects.
Review project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget.
Lead successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
Contribute to successful delivery and performance of projects.
Cultivate and hold strong relationships with clients.
Understand, follow, and enforce Huitt-Zollars' business process.
Actively support the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal.
Assist and/or lead teams in the pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals).
Develop and/or execute project Win strategy.
Understand and follow HZ QMS and Quality initiatives.
Ensure quality control measures are adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Actively engage and participate in training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
Understand duties and responsibilities, possess necessary job knowledge and technical skills, and maintain job knowledge current.
Collaborate to seek high quality and best ideas for clients.