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Architect – Construction Administration Lead | Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Join OLC and Help Shape the Future of a National Design Firm
OLC Architecture, Interiors, and Aquatics is seeking a licensed architect with strong Construction Administration experience to join our Palm Beach Gardens office. This position focuses on construction document production and leading the construction phase of complex recreation, aquatic, hospitality, and civic projects, ensuring design integrity, quality execution, and seamless collaboration between clients, contractors, and design teams.
About OLC
OLC is a nationally recognized design firm specializing in recreation, wellness, aquatic, and hospitality facilities. With offices in Palm Beach Gardens, Orlando, Denver, Cairo, and Tokyo, we bring over 60 years of experience designing environments that promote health, community, and connection. Our work is grounded in technical excellence, client service, and a passion for purposeful design.
Why This Role
OLC’s Orlando and Palm Beach Gardens studios are managing several major projects entering construction in south Florida, and we’re seeking a hands-on professional in this region who can be part of a production team, represent the firm confidently during bidding, permitting, and construction, ensure quality control and maintain project momentum from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.
Who You Are
- A licensed architect with 10–20 years of experience, including extensive Construction Administration (CA) work
- Highly knowledgeable in building systems, building codes, detailing, and construction sequencing
- Proficient in Revit and able to produce high-quality, permit and construction-ready Construction Documents
- Skilled at Construction Administration, managing RFIs, submittals, attending OAC meetings, writing field reports, producing punch lists, checking pay applications and reviewing change orders
- Adept at facilitating clear communication among owners, consultants, and contractors
- Calm under pressure, organized, and able to balance multiple active projects and job sites simultaneously
- Comfortable performing QA/QC reviews and mentoring junior staff on technical execution
- Committed to ensuring that design integrity is documented and maintained during construction, upholding client satisfaction, and delivering project excellence
Qualifications & Requirements
- Licensed Architect in the U.S. (Florida registration preferred or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
- 10–20 years of professional experience with a strong background in construction-phase project management
- Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, and field observation tools
- Solid understanding of codes, permitting, ADA, and contract documentation (AIA forms)
- Excellent verbal and written communication; proactive and client-facing
- Experience with municipalities, universities, and recreation/wellness projects is highly desirable
What We Offer
- Leadership opportunity with a direct role in firm-wide technical and quality initiatives
- Involvement in high-visibility building projects across Florida and the U.S.
- A collaborative, trusted team culture within a respected national firm
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- A firm rooted in accountability, integrity, and design excellence
- The potential for rapid advancement and a future partnership opportunity
We’re Building a Legacy
At OLC, we’re not just designing buildings, we’re building community. Our culture emphasizes responsibility, mentorship, and meaningful work. If you’re ready to apply your documentation and construction expertise to projects that make a lasting impact, your next chapter begins here.
Apply Now
Submit your resume via LinkedIn or Indeed, or email us directly at careers@olcdesigns.com
