Benefits:- Health Insurance Stipend
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition assistance
About Us
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.
Position Summary
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Professional Development
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.