Project Architect/Project Manager (2/6/26)

POSITION

Leader Design Studio is seeking applications from talented individuals to join our growing architecture studio in Sarasota, Florida. We are looking for a motivated Project Architect / Project Manager, with a primary focus on high-end single-family residential projects.

The ideal candidates will be creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about context-sensitive modern architecture. Confidence, self-motivation, and comfort engaging with clients for the advancement of work are also imperative. Clear communication with consultants and other team members is essential. Good time management and organizational skills are a must since the successful candidate will be required to handle multiple projects - each in different stages of completion - in various locales simultaneously.

FIRM

Established in 2011, our firm is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida in beautiful downtown Sarasota. Rich in natural and cultural amenities and drenched in abundant warmth and sunshine year-round, Sarasota is consistently ranked in the top ten places in the U.S. to live. Our pristine white-sand beaches and warm, clear Gulf waters are regularly acknowledged as the best in America. Our lush, tropical landscape and blue skies have provided the perfect complement to Modern Architecture since the mid-century – a legacy that continues today.

Our firm is focused on delivering a small number of high-quality, bespoke projects per year. We value quality over quantity and believe that every detail matters.

We are located in a modern studio space designed to foster creativity and maximize interaction, collaborative thinking, and a cross-pollination of ideas. We share studio space with interior design firm SAWA Design Studio, allowing our small, multi-disciplinary team to handle all aspects of a projects’ design - both inside and out. We live by the mantra 'work hard and play hard’ and strive to ensure that ‘fun’ is always a part of the firm’s culture.

Current projects include numerous new contemporary single-family homes, extensive condominium renovations and boutique restaurant and office buildouts. We currently have projects in design or construction in three states, providing diverse opportunities to design within various geographies, terrains, and construction typologies in both the southern and northern United States.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage multiple projects from conceptual design through completion.
• Development of design concepts into high quality Construction & Permit Drawings.
• Act as the primary client, consultant, and contractor liaison throughout the duration of the design and construction process.
• Coordination and management of consultants and their work.
• Meet with authorities having jurisdiction during permitting and responding to comments as needed.
• Construction administration both in-office and on-site.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficiency in REVIT is required.
• Proficiency in SketchUP is strongly preferred. We will consider training/mentoring the right candidate.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and rendering software is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate with others in a deadline-driven environment.
• Work independently and within a team, while engaging senior staff as needed.
• Ability to discuss, develop and communicate ideas with verbal, written and graphic clarity and intellect.
• Knowledge of state and local building and zoning codes. Experience with coastal construction and permitting is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of professional working experience in an architecture firm is required.
• B. ARCH or M. ARCH Degree in Architecture
• Licensure is preferred but not required. Unlicensed applicants should be actively pursuing licensure.

DETAILS AND BENEFITS

This Job is full-time. The salary is between 80k-125k, and is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance stipend, PTO, and discretionary performance bonuses. As we are a collaborative design studio, physical presence in-office is important and preferred, but flexible / hybrid work schedules are available.

SUBMITTAL

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume/CV and portfolio to Jobs@LeaderDesignStudio.com