Project Architect

Egroup Us; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Improve Group seeks a Project Architect to lead architectural projects from concept to construction administration in a hybrid Albuquerque, NM setting. You will drive design vision, develop complete construction documents, and mentor team members across commercial, DoD/federal engagements.

Travel up to 15% and DoD facility access are expected. You should be a licensed architect or on licensure path, with 7–10 years of experience in commercial design and proficiency in Revit/BIM.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of professional experience as a technical project architect.
• Experience in commercial design across public/bid projects (federal, municipal, K-12, higher ed).
• Licensed architect or on path to licensure.
• Master's degree preferred is a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM; strong design and technical skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15% and obtain DoD facility access.
• Authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead project vision and planning; oversee drawings and bid sheets; prepare stamped docs when required.
• Support client engagement and business development; manage stakeholder communications.
• Develop and maintain vendor/partner relationships across the project life cycle.
• Collaborate within design teams; mentor emerging professionals and lead reviews.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulatory requirements; manage permit sets.

Skills

BIM

Revit

Leadership

Client relations

Project planning

Team mentorship

Communication

Architectural design

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Autodesk BIM 360

Job description

Project Architect - Job Description

The Project Architect at Improve Group (IG) leads the development of specific architectural projects from concept through construction administration, while actively supporting client engagement, team collaboration, and internal process improvement. With a strong foundation in both design and technical execution, the Project Architect contributes to revenue growth, strengthens our market position, spearheads design initiations, and mentors other emerging professionals within our team.

The Project Architect will be the predominantly focused on projects within the Commercial sector but will also support key project engagements within the DoD/Federal sector. The project Architect will also participate in and support IG’s early project OMEGA engagements with clients in order to drive alignment of project vision, goals and design methods.

This position will be based in our Albuquerque, New Mexico office, with opportunities for a hybrid work schedule. There will be occasional travel within the US involved, estimated to be less than 15%.

The Project Architect is integral to Improve Group’s future, growth, and position within the design and construction industry.By providing professional architectural and design services, this position enhances our impact and greatly expands the opportunity for revenue and scale in our expanding business.It allows IG to deliver integrated projects to our clients, while improving our internal process, critical thinking, and design of the built environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Project Vision + Planning - Identify project design vision and technical requirements. Oversee and review preparation of construction drawings and bid sheets; this includes the preparation and distribution of stamped documents, when required, that assist in delivery of projects. Lead approval and entitlement project engagements associated with project development.
• Client + Sales Support - Support business development and sales through education and the management of customer expectations around project deliverables. Assist in managing stakeholder communications during the entire life cycle of a project, which includes providing fee proposals and fee structures to clients and consultants.
• Communication + Partnerships - Promote empowerment of the team to ensure that the design vision is successfully communicated. Participate in maintaining and developing vendor and partner relationships (in conjunction with IG) as part of the overall project life cycle.
• Team Building - Work collaboratively within teams to support a highly effective and technically proficient design team. Through mentorship, project reviews and process development, enable other team members to grow and develop critical problem solving and design thinking skills.
• Ability to live our four Inside-Out Company Commitments:
• Be the Advocate
• Be Unreasonable
• Be Vulnerable
• Be Bonded
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
• Clean driving record with proof of insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to gain access into a DoD facility.
• Ability to travel as needed for job sites, building department meetings, and client discussions.
• Must be licensed architect or on the path to licensure.

Specific Skills:

• Develop BIM construction drawings and/or renderings to fully represent an integrated project vision at appropriate design phases: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction administration, etc.
• 7-10 years of professional experience as a technical project architect, experience in commercial design is required. Must have experience across a variety of project types, including public sector and publicly bid projects such as federal, recreational, municipal, library, K-12, and higher education developments.
• Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of client needs with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of client trust and confidence.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and manage multiple internal team members, consultants and sub-contractors.
• Provide oversight and development of drawings, bids and proposals that comply within regulatory requirements of a specific project.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM and other architectural software in Autodesk, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite.
• A curious mindset, willing to ask the right questions to provide customers with the best possible solution.
• Ability to complete a full set of construction documents, with past experience leading the successful execution of drawing sets for building permit.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional terminal degree in Architecture required. Masters preferred.
• Support and mentor emerging professionals, fostering their development in architectural best practices and project execution.
• Candidates must be either a licensed architect or on the path to licensure.