Project Architect

HOK; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

PTO 4 weeks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental wellness resources

Life and AD&D coverage

Short and long-term disability

Parental leave 4 weeks

401(k) with matching

Job summary

HOK in Denver seeks an experienced Architect to lead design development, ensure alignment with the project brief, and oversee documentation from concept through construction administration.

You will coordinate BIM workflows, mentor junior staff, and maintain high standards of quality while collaborating with clients and across disciplines. Licensure, 5+ years’ design experience, and LEED/NCARB credentials are preferred; a hybrid work model and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent education/experience.
• 5+ years of design experience.
• Licensed Architect with current registration.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the project design intent is carried through to detailed documentation.
• Oversee design process from concept to construction administration.
• Coordinate drawings and specifications with team and vendors.
• Set project document standards and BIM organization.
• Mentor junior staff and lead project teams.
• Coordinate with municipal authorities for approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

BIM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Licensed Architect

NCARB registration preferred

LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred

Tools

BIM

Job description

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
• Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Works with Specification Writer to develop specifications and is responsible for coordination of drawings and specifications.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
• Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level architects or technicians.
• Performs as team leader on certain projects.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Client Interface

• Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with client Leadership.
• Regularly communicates with client representative to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.

Teamwork

• Receives project direction from the Principal in Charge and Technical direction from the RBU Technical Principal.
• Coordinates use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients and consultants.
• Assists in planning and conducting work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).
• Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.
• Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
• Provides technical support and project communications to team as required.
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings. Prepares and coordinates the review of contractor’s schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
• Assists the Specification Writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials.
• Involved with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
• Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise.
• Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
• Participates in review of project costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.
• Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Business Development

• May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 plus years’ design experience.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Other

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

The anticipated last day to apply is 12/11/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.