Project Architect / Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity

RS&H is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Project Architect / Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams of Architects, Engineers, and Interior Designers in our Denver, Colorado office. As a key member of our Buildings team, this role plays a critical part in delivering complex architectural projects from concept through construction while fostering strong client relationships and supporting business growth.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to take on both technical leadership and project management responsibilities in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to successfully deliver architectural projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Plan, develop, and execute architectural designs, including projects with unique and/or technically complex challenges.
• Participate in conceptual design and provide technical leadership through all phases of project delivery.
• Define project elements, processes, and technical solutions to meet client and contract requirements.
• Coordinate project planning, estimates, proposals, and bid preparation in collaboration with internal teams.
• Ensure performance to contractual obligations through shared planning, monitoring of work orders, schedules, and deliverables.
• Serve as the lead technical authority on assigned projects and act as a subject matter expert on specialized systems.
• Promote and maintain strong client relationships throughout all project phases; act as a firm ambassador in pursuing new work.
• Review junior staff work for technical accuracy and provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development support.
• Perform quality control reviews, field reviews, inspections, and construction observations.
• May lead a small team of direct reports and/or manage multidisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience, including:
• • Work on major projects or multiple moderate-sized projects
  • Providing technical guidance to junior-level staff
  • Reviewing work for technical accuracy
  • Contributing to the design and implementation of new products, processes, standards, or operational plans with significant impact
• Active architectural license in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and applicable ordinances.
• Proficiency in production software and construction document development.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver timely, innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to address complex challenges in a professional and business-focused manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Design-Build project experience.

Why Join RS&H

At RS&H, you’ll collaborate with passionate professionals who value design excellence, technical expertise, and client success. We offer opportunities to lead meaningful projects, grow your career, and make a lasting impact—while enjoying a flexible, hybrid work environment and a supportive team culture.

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The salary range for this position in Denver is $112,000–$184,000 per year, representing the employer’s good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on job‑related skills, experience, internal equity, and geographic location, where applicable.

This role may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an employee assistance program, retirement and financial protection programs (401(k), short‑ and long‑term disability), paid time off (including holidays and paid parental leave), and HSA funding up to $1,200 annually.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

RS&H prides itself as a full-service firm. This opportunity is specific to the Buildings team with a focus on Aviation related building types.  As a trusted advisor you will use a diverse skillset to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry with the support of a collaborative and team-oriented environment among other driven professionals.  Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships.  Dedicated to advancing airport and aviation design and infrastructure through innovative design and exceptional project management and constriction administration.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.