Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer

Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer

Lead the Engineering & Drafting Department at AWM Group

Location: Miami, FL (In-Person)

Department: Engineering / Drafting

Reports to: VP of Operations

AWM Group is a high-end custom architectural millwork company delivering complex interior environments for luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. We are building a world-class operationand we are looking for a senior leader to own and elevate our engineering and drafting function.

This is not a production drafter role. This is a leadership position.

Role PurposeLead and professionalize AWM's drafting and engineering department. Own the translation of design intent into precise, buildable shop drawings that drive fabrication and installation success.

Your mission:

Turn design into certainty. Ensure every AWM project is engineered once, correctly, and ready for fabrication and installation.Key ResponsibilitiesDepartment Leadership

• Lead and mentor the drafting / engineering team

• Establish standards, templates, and QA processes

• Define workflows that increase speed, clarity, and accuracy

• Build a scalable engineering system

Project Engineering

• Own the technical interpretation of architectural intent

• Review and approve all shop drawings before submittal

• Resolve constructability issues with architects, PMs, and field teams

• Anticipate fabrication and installation constraints

Cross-Department Integration

• Coordinate with Production, Project Management, and Field Operations

• Ensure drawings reflect real-world tolerances and methods

• Create feedback loops from shop and field into engineering

Standards & Systems

• Build AWM's detail library and best-practice standards

• Reduce RFIs, rework, and downstream errors

• Turn drafting into a competitive advantage

Ideal Candidate• 8–15+ years in architectural millwork engineering or detailing

• Deep experience with custom casework, panels, doors, and specialty interiors

• Expert in AutoCAD (required); Cabinet Vision / SolidWorks a plus

• Strong understanding of fabrication methods, materials, and installation realities

• Natural leader and mentor

• Comfortable working directly with architects and builders

• Spanish is a plus

Location & Work Style• Full-time, in-person role based in Miami, Florida

• Candidate must live in South Florida or be willing to relocate

• Regular office presence required to lead the team

• Includes:

• Jobsite visits as needed

• Client and GC meetings

• Periodic travel to AWM's factory and partners

This is a hands-on leadership role, close to the work, the people, and the projects.

CompensationBase Salary: $95,000 – $130,000 per year

(Commensurate with experience and leadership level)

Additional incentives may include performance bonuses, relocation assistance, and professional development support.

If you are a senior millwork engineer who wants to build something lastingand lead a department, not just produce drawingsAWM is the place to do it.