Project Architect

Project Architect

Dewberry is currently seeking a Project Architect to join our Denver, CO Architecture practice.

This strategic hire for Dewberry's Architecture Practice is an opportunity for the right individual to leverage their design and technical skills to support State & Local Clients. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step in their career and work side by side with exciting clients and an experienced internal team.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Managers and Junior Design Staff. Technical proficiency and an ability to develop and maintain design intent throughout all project phases is necessary. As part of the team, you will work on a variety of project types and be instrumental in the growth and development of the office.

Responsibilities

How will you do this?

• Work closely with Clients, side by side with the Project Manager, to address individual project needs.
• Work closely with internal Teams to conceptualize, design and produce project documentation.
• Work on all phases of design from concept through construction.
• Set, monitor and maintain project budgets, work plans, and schedules through all phases of the design process.

Required Skills & Required Experience

We are looking for:

• 7 + years of experience, with a diverse portfolio of public sector work.
• Licensed Architect (or in process) in Colorado required.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Google SketchUp.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Collaborative approach to all aspects of the practice.
• Expert knowledge of local code requirements and ability to efficiently interface with agencies having jurisdiction, including Office of the State Fire Marshal, and others.
• Confident and effective interpersonal and time management skills.
• Responsible for maintaining scope / fees and working to project budget, review client/consultant invoices, agreements and contracts.
• Responsible for managing project team resources; advises Office Director of resource and schedule needs.
• Reviews and assures document accuracy for client(s), consultant(s) and project team(s).
• Responsible for QA/QC process.

Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

The projected range for this position is $98,000-$126,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.