Project Architect
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 90000 - 106000
Posted on:
21-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient inclusive spaces that solve our clients greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare science and technology workplace mixed use higher education cultural waterfront parks and open spaces and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design push boundaries and create a more resilient future.
The Denver office of SmithGroup is looking for a Project Architect to join our team.
Working with us you will:
- Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for projects of complex nature.
- Prepare coordinate and complete construction documents packages.
- Lead day-to-day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor owner and consultants to maintain project progress.
- Mentor provide oversight and monitor the work performed by junior staff.
- Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
- Develop trusted relationships with clients.
- Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
- Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements.
An ideal candidate has:
- A bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Senior Living Mixed-Use or Multi-family Residential.
- LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration required.
- Working knowledge of engineering systems; can successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
- Strong mentoring written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- High proficiency with Revit AutoCAD SketchUp Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
- Experience with wood framed construction is preferred.
- Experience leading other architects and project teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
- Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies.
At SmithGroup we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling a hybrid work environment 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical dental and vision coverage wellbeing resources paid parental leave a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching tuition reimbursement program one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $90000 to $106000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role please create a profile and apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application interview or otherwise participate in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to .
Key Skills
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Bluebeam
- Construction Experience
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Detailing
- Renovation
- Sketchup
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Revit
- Sketch
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
SmithGroup is a 1,400 employee, integrated design firm with 20 offices in the U.S. and China. SmithGroup creates exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed ... View more
