Project Architect

• Kansas City
• Denver

We are committed to employing creative, self-motivated professionals who leverage interdisciplinary teams to create exceptional design experiences. Our portfolio spans corporate, multifamily/mixed-use, public projects, K12, higher education, and community/cultural projects.

At RATIO, we don't just design spaces; we invest in our people through continuous learning, EDI initiatives, and a robust corporate wellness program.

In this role, you will lead the technical coordination and documentation of complex architectural projects, ensuring that design intent translates into technically sound, constructable, and high-quality deliverables.

• Manage technical team operations, delegate tasks, and coordinate QA/QC across project phases
• Lead production of comprehensive, constructable documentation and integrate multi-disciplinary inputs
• Oversee clash detection, coordination, code compliance, and enforce firm standards and BIM best practices
• Coordinate with consultants and clients on technical matters, permitting, RFIs, and constructability solutions
• Manage submittals, respond to code officials, and participate in OAC and construction meetings
• Balance team workload, anticipate challenges, and align project resources with timelines
• Guide emerging professionals in design delivery and lead internal workshops on tools and workflows
• Collaborate with leadership to document processes and strengthen institutional knowledge sharing

• Bachelor's degree in architecture
• 5-10 years of professional design delivery experience
• Strong technical understanding of documentation, systems, and detailing
• Proven experience in construction administration and quality management
• Proficiency in BIM tools (REVIT, AutoCAD) and design software (Clarity, Pirros, Avail)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects

RATIO offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, and a wellness program available to employees and dependents. In addition, we offer a 401k and annual bonus program. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, an additional floating holiday each year, and paid parental leave.

Salary is commensurate with experience and location: $75,000 - $95,000.

RATIO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

RATIO is a global design firm that cultivates connections between people and place. We design for impact by shaping environments of purpose, beauty, and meaning with teams that are fully interdisciplinary, wholly collaborative, and fully immersed in every unique space they touch.

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