Senior Project Architect - Science & Technology

Perkins&Will; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible work environment

Medical, dental, vision

401k and PTO

Professional development budget

Bonuses

Firmwide affinity groups

JEDI foundation emphasis

Job summary

Perkins&Will’s Denver Studio is growing; we seek a Senior Project Architect to lead design across all phases and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. You will respond to technical implications, manage project documentation, and uphold firm standards while mentoring staff and supporting marketing efforts.

Ideal candidates hold an architecture degree, licensure, LEED GA and strong knowledge of codes, zoning, and construction administration. Hybrid work is supported in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline.
• Architectural license or actively pursuing licensure.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating with consultants.
• Strong understanding of building codes, accessibility and zoning.

Responsibilities

• Lead all design phases with proficiency, meeting firm standards.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants.
• Direct project documentation and production of drawings/specifications.
• Oversee QA reviews for quality, accuracy and constructability.
• Mentor staff and oversee assignments.
• Support project marketing, proposals, and interviews.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Building codes

Communication

Documentation

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural license

LEED GA certification

Professional accreditation in Living Design

Tools

Advanced Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Enscape/Lumion/VRay

InDesign/Photoshop

Pollination/Ladybug Climate Studio

Job description

• Contract documents
• Consultant coordination
• Architectural license

The Denver Studio is growing, and we are looking for highly motivated individuals excited to help us grow our Science & Technology project sector.

Perkins&Will offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, and PTO. Employee perks include a hybrid/flexible work environment supported by cutting‑edge technology, professional development time and expense budget, bonuses, studio initiatives and firmwide affinity groups, and a Justice, Equity, Engagement, Diversity, and Inclusion foundation to everything we do.

As a Senior Project Architect on the Perkins&Will team, you will:

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.


• Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.


• Leads and participates in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.


• Oversees and manages Quality Control reviews at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructability.


• Directs project Quality Assurance efforts and responsible for adherence with Perkins&Will standards.


• Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.


• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.


• Oversees project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.


• Ensures effective and efficient of team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.


• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.


• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.


• Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.


• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.


• Mentors staff and provides oversight of assignments.

High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications

Proficiencies

• Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes


• Site analysis


• Preliminary design studies


• Contract documents


• Specifications


• Construction contract administration


• Project team organization and management


• Consultant coordination


• Client communication

Software

• Advanced Revit


• Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting


• Microsoft Office Suite and 365


• Adobe Creative Cloud including presentation skills such as InDesign and Photoshop


• Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay


• Physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting


• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop


• Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire


• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation


• Architectural license


• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business‑related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $106,600 and $156,700 commensurate with qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

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Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.