Project Architect

Dekker

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture or related field
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Active architectural license in a U.S. state (preferred)
  • 4+ years of experience in architectural design, planning, and construction documentation, with client-facing and leadership roles
  • Advanced knowledge of Revit and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
  • Design-related certifications like LEED AP or WELL AP are a plus
  • Candidates must reside in or near Albuquerque.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and construction document teams throughout all project phases
  • Manage and develop long-term client relationships
  • Mentor junior designers and interns to enhance team capacity
  • Initiate design research and improve production processes for quality assurance

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits and salary packages based on education and experience
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as detailed on the careers page.
Full Job Description
The Dekker Government Studio is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead project teams, produce well-coordinated drawings and specifications, and communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors for Federal-sector architecture projects. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational insight, technical knowledge, and the ability to create momentum, through planning, communication, and accountability, across design and consultant teams. This role will contribute to our mission supporting work at DOE and DOD facilities.

Qualifications
  • Professional degree in Architecture or a related field
  • Advanced collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Active architectural license in a U.S. state (preferred)
  • 4+ years of experience in architectural design, planning, and construction document production, ideally with client-facing and project leadership responsibilities
  • Advanced working knowledge of Revit + a familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
  • Design-specific certifications like LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, CSI, etc. (desired)
  • Applicants who will reside in or near Albuquerque.


Responsibilities
  • Lead project design and construction document production teams through all phases, from early concept development to construction closeout
  • Maintain and build long-term client knowledge and relationships
  • Mentor and coach junior designers and interns building the overall capacity of the Government Studio
  • Spearhead design research, production process improvement, and quality assurance maturity


Dekker offers competitive benefits and salary packages based on education and experience. For a full list of our benefit options, please visit our careers page.

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