Project Architect

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

PTO plan

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Professional development

Job summary

SmithGroup in Denver is seeking a Project Architect to join our team and lead exterior skin systems within construction documents and administration. The role emphasizes collaboration with owners, contractors, and consultants to drive project progress.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Architecture, and LEED AP is preferred; architectural registration is required. This hybrid role offers strong mentorship, client engagement, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 10+ years of professional experience, with healthcare experience preferred.
• LEED AP preferred; Architectural Registration required.
• Proficiency with multi-disciplinary teams and engineering systems.
• Ability to communicate with clients and build trust.
• Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Affinity Photo, Publisher and Designer.
• Experience leading architects and integrated project teams.
• Knowledge of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
• Knowledge of construction practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead or help lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for projects with emphasis on exterior skin systems.
• Prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages including drawings and specifications.
• Lead day-to-day construction administration activities with contractors, owners, and consultants.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Establish and execute project work plans and staffing requirements.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
• Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements.

Skills

Client communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Affinity Photo

Publisher

Designer

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Denver office of SmithGroup is looking for a Project Architect to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Lead or help lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for projects with an emphasis on exterior skin systems.
• Prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages including drawings and specifications.
• Lead day-to-day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor, owner, and consultants to maintain project progress.
• Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the work performed by junior staff.
• Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
• Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with experience in helath care market preferred.
• LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration required.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems; can successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
• Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Affinity photo, publisher and designer.
• Experience leading other architects and integrated project teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $93,000 to $121,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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