Lead Project Architect & Design Delivery Leader

Snipebridge; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Snipebridge is seeking a Project Architect / Project Manager in Colorado to lead multiple projects from concept through CA. You will manage design development, detailing, and construction administration, while handling client and consultant relationships and building schedules.

The role combines design leadership with business oversight, mentoring staff, and guiding projects to successful completion in high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience preferred; 3 to 10 years of experience in developing details and providing planning and design support in the preparation of design development drawings.
• Proficient in CAD systems, preferably Revit.
• Proficient in rendering and presentation software applications (Lumion, Enscape).
• Able to work independently on architectural design projects and often coordinates project design efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small to medium projects, including high-end single-family residential, hospitality, and commercial work.
• Own finished plans, specifications, design detailing, materials, technical drawings, and construction administration on assigned projects.
• Build written project schedules covering staffing, phase durations, milestones, and submittals, and coordinate them with the management team.
• Lead client communication on design, budget, billing, schedule, submittals, and administrative issues, keeping project goals and client expectations aligned.
• Prepare client proposals, estimates, and scopes of work, and help prepare client agreements within the AIA contract framework.
• Draft and manage consultant agreements, keep consultant services within scope, and own the accuracy of all consultant coordination.
• Partner with the Director of Finance on timely invoicing and resolve billing questions.
• Manage and mentor staff on your projects, and coordinate staffing needs with leadership.
• Raise critical issues early with senior leadership, including schedule, budget, client, ethical, or policy concerns.
• Apply advanced technical judgment to solve complex design and construction problems.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Revit proficiency

Rendering software

Independent work

Tools

Revit

Lumion

Enscape

CAD software

Job description

Snipebridge is seeking a Project Architect / Project Manager in Colorado to lead multiple projects from concept through CA. You will manage design development, detailing, and construction administration, while handling client and consultant relationships and building schedules.

The role combines design leadership with business oversight, mentoring staff, and guiding projects to successful completion in high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors.