K-12 Project Architect – Lead Education Design

LVI Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a licensed Project Architect to lead design, documentation, and delivery for complex K-12 education projects in the Denver/Boulder area. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage technical execution, and ensure concept-through-construction administration success.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and client collaboration to deliver high-quality educational environments and meet budget and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Active architectural licensure required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience.
• Experience managing projects from concept through construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, specs, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project teams through all design and documentation phases.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines and external consultants to meet project goals.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and aligned with client expectations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in business development, project scoping, and pursuit support.
• Apply building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Direct production of construction documents and specifications.
• Assist with programming, budgeting, and planning as needed.
• Perform QA/QC reviews for document accuracy and completeness.
• Attend client meetings and interpret construction documents during execution.
• Oversee construction administration activities including RFIs and submittals.
• Collaborate across offices/practices to support project success.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives for design quality and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Team coordination

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Autodesk AEC software

Cloud-based collaboration tools

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a licensed Project Architect to lead design, documentation, and delivery for complex K-12 education projects in the Denver/Boulder area. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage technical execution, and ensure concept-through-construction administration success.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and client collaboration to deliver high-quality educational environments and meet budget and schedule targets.