Architect

Caplow Manzano is seeking a licensed Architect to lead projects of various types and scale including commercial, civic, multifamily, and custom residential. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and passionate about resilient, healthy design. 

Candidates must hold a valid architecture license in the State of Florida.

 

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed drawings from schematic design through construction document phases for ultra-resilient residential and commercial projects;
• Collaborate with team members to meet project timeline, budget, and sustainability goals;
• Construction Administration with internal and external contracting teams;
• Oversee permitting process;
• Research and understand building and zoning codes and restrictions;
• Research existing and nextgen technologies and green building techniques;
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, 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;
• Proficiency in, Revit, AutoCAD SketchUp, Bluebeam
• Proficiency in Lumion, InDesign, Photoshop (Desired)
• Passion for ecology, sustainability, and design;
• 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

• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in architecture, design, or building sciences with an excellent GPA
• A minimum of 3-7 years work experience post-degree

Commitment & Compensation

Salary $75,000 to $95,000 based on experience and qualifications. Full-time and in person at Coconut Grove office. Profit sharing, health insurance and PTO offered after trial period. Opportunities for advancement into higher roles over time. EOE.

Contact

Applicants will not be considered without sending a brief letter of interest, resume, and portfolio (or website) to [email protected].

 

About Caplow Manzano

Based in Coconut Grove, Caplow Manzano is focused on designing innovative spaces adapted to the urban tropics. Composed of contractors, architects, engineers, and designers who believe that the future of South Florida demands rethinking the way we build, the firm’s philosophy, called “design for life,” refers to homes that support a healthy life, that are eco-friendly, and that last for a very long time. Caplow Manzano’s award winning homes are elevated for the next 100 years of sea level rise and reinvented from the inside out to improve indoor air quality by eliminating hiding places for mold, mildew, pests, and allergens. The firm also emphasizes thermal performance, lifetime carbon impacts, and solar energy, Caplow Manzano’s goal is to create the healthiest spaces available, with the resiliency to protect that investment for generations. Caplow Manzano’s achievements have been recognized by the US Green Building Council, the International Well Building Institute, Architectural Digest, Dwell, Forbes, and the Miami Herald.