Senior Project Architect

We are a high-end residential design-build firm specializing in custom homes on the Colorado Front Range. Every home is custom designed, requiring close coordination between architecture, engineering, and construction.

We are seeking a highly experienced, self-directed Senior Project Architect to take ownership of custom residential projects from initial client meeting through design development, engineering coordination, construction documents, and permitting.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can function as a project owner, not simply a production team member. You will work directly with clients, develop designs, make architectural decisions, coordinate consultants, and produce complete, permit-ready sets with minimal supervision.

We are looking for someone who can take a project and run with it.

Project Ownership & Design
·  Serve as the primary architectural contact for assigned projects.

·  Meet with clients to understand needs, goals, budget, and design preferences.

·  Lead design from concept through Design Development.

·  Establish priorities, manage deadlines, and independently move projects forward.

·  Prepare client renderings using Enscape, Lumion, D5, or similar software.

Engineering & Consultant Coordination
·  Coordinate structural, mechanical, civil, energy, and other consultants.

·  Review engineering documents and proactively resolve conflicts.

·  Coordinate energy-code requirements, HERS documentation, and other project requirements.

Construction Documents & Permitting
·  Develop complete bid, construction, and permit sets.

·  Produce and maintain accurate Revit models and drawings.

·  Apply applicable building codes and jurisdictional requirements.

·  Prepare permit submissions and respond to plan review comments.

Construction Support
·  Respond to RFIs and change orders.

·  Perform site visits as needed.

Required

·  Highly self-directed and able to determine next steps without step-by-step direction.

·  Experience independently managing large, custom residential projects from client contact through permit.

·  Strong knowledge of residential design, construction, detailing, and building systems.

·  Ability to produce complete, coordinated architectural permit/CD sets.

·  Experience coordinating engineers and consultants.

·  Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.

·  Willingness to work in-office full time.

Software

·  Advanced Autodesk Revit proficiency.

·  Enscape or similar rendering software experience.

Preferred

·  High-end custom residential experience.

·  Design-build experience.

·  Knowledge of Colorado Front Range jurisdictions, codes, and permitting.

·  Understanding of construction costs, value engineering, and energy-code/HERS requirements.

·  Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Environmental Design.

·  Architectural licensure is a plus, but not required.

·  Strong knowledge of residential construction methods.

·  7+ years of professional architectural experience.

This position works directly with the firm's Director of Architecture, a licensed architect. Candidates pursuing licensure will receive mentorship and the opportunity to gain qualifying AXP experience, including supervision and verification of eligible experience.