Project Designer / Project Architect / Project Manager

AIA Colorado; Niwot (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 Paid holidays plus your birthday!

Bonuses

Retirement Contribution Matching

100% Medical Insurance

100% Dental Insurance

Mentorship

Professional organization membership "

Professional development assistance

Licensure exam cost assistance

Hybrid work environment/remote options

Dog-Friendly Office

Job summary

Lightwell Architecture, a Niwot, Colorado-based firm, seeks a full-time architectural designer with strong Revit skills and a balanced creative/technical mindset.

The role emphasizes design development, construction document production, code analysis, and collaboration with consultants and clients throughout schematic to construction phases. Licensure is a plus but not required; hybrid work options follow introductory period.

Qualifications

• M-Arch or B-Arch professional architecture degree.
• Robust Revit skills are a must.
• Effective and clear written and verbal communication.
• Both creative and technical skill set.
• Enthusiasm to collaborate and learn.
• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office experience.
• Licensure or working toward licensure is a plus, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Acts independently to creatively resolve tasks with staff input.

Responsibilities

• Design and detailing/drafting involvement in all phases of design, from schematic to construction phase.
• Development of construction documents.
• Presentation and graphics development.
• Perform code analysis and documentation.
• Coordinates with consultant teams and clients.
• Hands-on learning about design concepts, detailing, construction phase observation, and project management.

Skills

Revit

Communication

Creative & technical

Collaboration & learning

MS Office

Education

M-Arch / B-Arch degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Firm Summary

Lightwell Architecture is a full-service architecture and interior design firm. We seek inspiration from our clients, nature, and the vernacular architecture of the region. We strive to create timeless, memorable, functional, awe-inspiring architecture. We are a small office located in Niwot, Colorado, and we believe in a work-life balance, mentorship, and a fun and rewarding office culture.

POSITION

• Full-time position

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO
• 8 Paid holidays plus your birthday!
• Bonuses
• Retirement Contribution Matching
• 100% Medical Insurance
• 100% Dental Insurance
• Mentorship
• Professional organization membership dues
• Professional development assistance
• Assistance with the cost of Licensure exams
• Hybrid work environment / remote work options after intro period
• Dog-Friendly Office

Required Skills And Experience

• M-Arch or B-Arch professional architecture degree
• Robust Revit Skills are a must
• Effective and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Both creative and technical skill set
• Enthusiasm and willingness to collaborate and learn
• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office experience
• Licensure or working towards licensure is a plus, but not required
• Basic knowledge of construction means and methods
• Acts independently to creatively resolve technical tasks with assistance from other staff

Specific Responsibilities

• Design and detailing/drafting involvement in all phases of design, from schematic to construction phase
• Development of construction documents
• Presentation and graphics development
• Perform code analysis and documentation
• Coordinates and corresponds with consultant teams and clients
• Hands-on experience learning about design concepts, detailing, construction phase observation, client and consultant correspondence, and project management