Technical Architect

Abel Design Group is seeking a Technical Architect to join its Houston office.  The ideal candidate will Lead technical execution across all architecture and hospitality projects, with responsibility for documentation quality, coordination, code compliance, and construct-ability. Establishes and enforces firm standards, oversees QA/QC, and ensures consistent delivery of complete, buildable construction documents.

This position will focus on Corporate Interiors. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enforce firm-wide documentation and detailing standards.


• Lead QA/QC reviews key project milestones; ensure permit-ready, coordinated drawing sets.


• Direct code analysis, occupancy classification, and life safety planning.


• Oversee permitting strategy and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction.


• Ensure accessibility compliance across all projects.


• Maintain technical oversight from schematic design through construction.


• Coordinate with consultants to align architectural and engineering systems.


• Review and resolve RFIs, submittals, and field issues during Construction Administration.


• Serve as Architect of Record where required.


• Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation strategies.


• Minimize change orders, coordination conflicts, and field rework.


• Support project teams in making timely, technically sound decisions.


• Mentor staff in documentation, detailing, and systems integration.


• Enforce adherence to firm standards across all teams.


• Lead internal training on technical delivery and lessons learned.


• Drive consistent delivery of coordinated, high-quality construction documents.


• Improve project outcomes by reducing RFIs, change orders, and field conflicts.

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit for production, model management, and documentation standards.


• Working proficiency in AutoCAD for legacy systems, consultant coordination, and detail development.


• Advanced use of Bluebeam Revu for QA/QC workflows, document review, and construction administration.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking QA/QC, project data, and coordination logs.


• Ability to establish and enforce BIM and documentation workflows across project teams.


• Experience integrating consultant models and managing multi-disciplinary coordination.


• Strong command of digital QA/QC processes, including redlining, version control, and issue tracking.

Qualifications:

• Registered Architect.


• 15+ years of experience in commercial and hospitality projects.


• Demonstrated leadership in construction documentation and QA/QC.


• Strong knowledge of building systems, detailing, and constructability.


• Proven experience with permitting and regulatory coordination.


• Ground-up and complex renovation experience preferred.


• Experience developing firm-wide standards or BIM protocols preferred.


• Extensive construction administration experience preferred.


• Strong technical leadership, coordination, and team development capabilities.