8+ years of experience preferred; 3 to 10 years in design development drawings
Professional architectural or design degree preferred
Proficient in CAD systems, preferably Revit
Skilled in rendering and presentation software (Lumion, Enscape)
Ability to work independently and coordinate project design efforts
Responsibilities
Manage multiple small to medium-sized projects, including high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial work
Own finished plans, specifications, design detailing, materials, and construction administration
Build and coordinate project schedules with the management team
Lead client communication on design, budget, billing, and administrative issues
Prepare client proposals, estimates, and scopes of work
Draft and manage consultant agreements and ensure accurate coordination
Partner with the Director of Finance on invoicing and billing inquiries
Mentor project staff and coordinate staffing needs with leadership
Raise critical issues early with senior leadership
Apply advanced technical judgment to solve complex design and construction problems
Benefits
Design-led practice focused on timeless, sustainable, and socially responsible design
Variety of projects including luxury residential, hospitality, and community-based work
Full ownership of projects from proposal to construction administration
Opportunity to mentor staff and influence team dynamics
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The firm is hiring a Project Architect / Project Manager to support its growing team. You'll manage multiple small to medium-sized projects, with full responsibility for drawings, specifications, detailing, materials, and construction administration.
This is a leadership role on both the design and business side. You'll run client relationships, consultant agreements, schedules, and billing, mentor project staff, and move work forward independently with occasional oversight from senior leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage multiple small to medium-sized projects, including high-end single-family residential, hospitality, and commercial work
Own finished plans, specifications, design detailing, materials, technical drawings, and construction administration on assigned projects
Build written project schedules covering staffing, phase durations, milestones, and submittals, and coordinate them with the management team
Lead client communication on design, budget, billing, schedule, submittals, and administrative issues, keeping project goals and client expectations aligned
Prepare client proposals, estimates, and scopes of work, and help prepare client agreements within the AIA contract framework
Draft and manage consultant agreements, keep consultant services within scope, and own the accuracy of all consultant coordination
Partner with the Director of Finance on timely invoicing and resolve billing questions
Manage and mentor staff on your projects, and coordinate staffing needs with leadership
Raise critical issues early with senior leadership, including schedule, budget, client, ethical, or policy concerns
Apply advanced technical judgment to solve complex design and construction problems
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
8+ years of experience preferred; 3 to 10 years of experience in developing details and providing planning and design support in the preparation of design development drawings
Professional architectural or design degree preferred
Proficient in CAD systems, preferably Revit.
Proficient in rendering and presentation software applications (Lumion, Enscape)
Able to work independently on architectural design projects and often coordinates project design efforts
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Highly collaborative by nature, with the willingness to approach every project with creativity
An innate desire to produce meaningful work with strong design skills
A Detail and task-oriented work manner with a passion for excellence
Pro-active and dynamic in their skills and leadership
WHY THIS ROLE
Design-led practice: Timeless, sustainable, and socially responsible design is at the core of the firm's work
Project variety: Luxury residential, hospitality, commercial, and community-based projects across the mountain west
Ownership: Full responsibility for your projects, from proposal and contract through CA
Leadership: Room to mentor staff and shape how a growing team works
