Senior Project Architect

Job Description

Job Description

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.