Project Architect / Architectural Designer at Design-Build Firm

AIA Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Phone Allowance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Accident Insurance

Free onsite parking

Bike-friendly office

Job summary

dcb, a Denver-based design-build firm, seeks a Project Architect, Senior Project Architect, or Architectural Designer to join a cohesive studio. Lead design development and coordination across consultants to deliver high-quality projects.

The role emphasizes strong graphic communication, technical detailing, and learning-oriented teamwork. Office located near RiNo with on-site parking; opportunity for growth within a collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in commercial architecture; 10+ years for senior role.
• NAAB-accredited bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
• Licensed or pursuing licensure in Colorado.
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Contribute on projects from concept to construction completion.
• Conceptualize and develop design through stages of a project.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants and team members.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with collaborative approach.

Skills

3+ years experience

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Design development

Presentation skills

Education

NAAB-accredited degree

Colorado license (or pursuing)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Lumion

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

MS Project

Job description

dcb is seeking a talented Project Architect, Senior Project Architect or Architectural Designer to join our design studio.

We are a Denver based fully integrated design-build firm serving a wide range of commercial and industrial markets along Colorado’s front range. At dcb you will be a part of a motivated group of enthusiastic architects, preconstruction, and construction professionals cohesive in our mission to create wonderfully successful projects for ourselves and our clients.

About The Role

This person will be a contributing teammate on projects from concept to construction completion and should possess the ability to conceptualize and develop the design through the different stages of a project. Strong graphic communication skills in both presentation and production drawing formats are paramount. This person should also possess a solid understanding of construction methods and detailing while demonstrating an eagerness to learn, strong listening and communication skills in collaboration with clients, consultants and other team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in commercial architecture, 10+ years for a senior position


• NAAB accredited bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture


• Licensed (or pursuing license) in Colorado


• Experience in Revit, Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite


• Experience with Lumion, AutoCAD, Microsoft 365 Suite, Microsoft Project a plus


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a wide range of environments including with clients of varying types, with the ability to listen and help determine their program requirements and overall project vision


• Strong programming, design and problem-solving skills


• Excellent graphic communication skills. Rendering skills a plus.


• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently


• Highly collaborative with an understanding of big-picture goals blending the execution of design excellence, budget and timing


• A strong understanding of evolving materials and methods used in the construction industry and proficient in technical detailing


• Experience working with jurisdictions to effectively gain positive traction on projects

Benefits

• Paid Time Off


• Phone Allowance


• Paid Holidays


• 401(k) Plan with Company Match


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid) and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance (employee paid)


• Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)


• Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance (employee paid)

Our centrally located office is just north of the growing RiNo Arts District. We provide free onsite parking and for those who prefer to bike to work, our newly renovated office is easily accessible from the South Platte River bike path.

Please visit www.dcb1.com for more information about dcb’s projects, people, and culture.