Benefits:

Health Insurance Stipend 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Tuition assistance About Us We are a high-end residential design-build firm specializing in custom homes on the Colorado Front Range. Every home is custom designed, requiring close coordination between architecture, engineering, and construction. Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced, self-directed Senior Project Architect to take ownership of custom residential projects from initial client meeting through design development, engineering coordination, construction documents, and permitting. This is a hands-on role for someone who can function as a project owner, not simply a production team member. You will work directly with clients, develop designs, make architectural decisions, coordinate consultants, and produce complete, permit-ready sets with minimal supervision. We are looking for someone who can take a project and run with it.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Ownership & Design Serve as the primary architectural contact for assigned projects. Meet with clients to understand needs, goals, budget, and design preferences. Lead design from concept through Design Development. Establish priorities, manage deadlines, and independently move projects forward. Prepare client renderings using Enscape, Lumion, D5, or similar software. Engineering & Consultant Coordination Coordinate structural, mechanical, civil, energy, and other consultants. Review engineering documents and proactively resolve conflicts. Coordinate energy-code requirements, HERS documentation, and other project requirements. Construction Documents & Permitting Develop complete bid, construction, and permit sets. Produce and maintain accurate Revit models and drawings. Apply applicable building codes and jurisdictional requirements. Prepare permit submissions and respond to plan review comments. Construction Support Respond to RFIs and change orders. Perform site visits as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Highly self-directed and able to determine next steps without step-by-step direction. Experience independently managing large, custom residential projects from client contact through permit. Strong knowledge of residential design, construction, detailing, and building systems. Ability to produce complete, coordinated architectural permit/CD sets. Experience coordinating engineers and consultants. Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects. Willingness to work in-office full time. Software Advanced Autodesk Revit proficiency. Enscape or similar rendering software experience. Preferred High-end custom residential experience. Design-build experience. Knowledge of Colorado Front Range jurisdictions, codes, and permitting. Understanding of construction costs, value engineering, and energy-code/HERS requirements. Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Environmental Design. Architectural licensure is a plus, but not required. Strong knowledge of residential construction methods. 7+ years of professional architectural experience. Professional Development This position works directly with the firm's Director of Architecture, a licensed architect. Candidates pursuing licensure will receive mentorship and the opportunity to gain qualifying AXP experience, including supervision and verification of eligible experience.