Lead Project Architect / Technical Designer

About the role

A design practice delivering complex hospitality and destination projects is recruiting an experienced Lead Project Architect / Lead Technical Designer. You will guide design development and technical execution from concept through construction, act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams, and lead and mentor junior architects and technical staff.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery from concept through tender and construction documentation
• Act as primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams on technical and design coordination issues
• Lead project meetings, develop work plans and define scope, schedule and deliverables with project managers and firm leadership
• Translate conceptual designs into buildable solutions, refining material assemblies, façade systems and construction detailing
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, fire safety and zoning regulations
• Produce and manage coordinated drawing sets and BIM models (mainly Revit), including clash detection and consultant model integration
• Assemble permit packages for AHJ submissions and guide clients through permitting timelines
• Track milestones, drawing logs, RFIs and submittals, maintain change and action trackers, and prepare meeting minutes and weekly reports
• Implement and monitor QA/QC protocols and review junior staff drawings
• Support construction with shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, change orders and site inspections, and anticipate project risks

Required profile

• 12-14 years of professional architectural experience, with a proven record of leading projects
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
• Licensed or registered architect (AIA, RIBA, ARB or equivalent, depending on region)
• Extensive hospitality and destination design experience, including hospitality programming, FOH/BOH planning and brand standards
• Experience across diverse project types, locations and companies, including resorts and hospitality

Required skills

• Revit (preferred), AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Understanding of architectural design principles, building systems, construction methods, building codes and sustainability standards