Project Architect

Perkins&Will•Denver, CO

2d•$93,000 - $123,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Project Architect for its growing Denver Studio. The role supports the Sports, Recreation & Entertainment, Science & Technology, or Healthcare Practice Area. The Project Architect contributes to project success by managing technical design and documentation, quality assurance, coordination, client communication, regulatory review, and construction contract administration while meeting firm and project goals and standards of design excellence, project management, execution, and living design. The position requires understanding design processes, project complexity, technical implications, design decisions, and financial goals. It coordinates documentation and deliverable drawings and specifications; reviews work for quality, accuracy, completeness, constructibility, contractual compliance, and design intent; and manages quality control and assurance. The Project Architect leads coordination with internal disciplines and external consultants, communicates with clients about technical matters, coordinates regulatory submissions, and leads construction administration through project closeout. The role also contributes to marketing pursuits and participates in design reviews, while supporting team performance through communication, collaboration, decision-making, and mentoring. Candidates should have 8–10+ years of experience, professional licensure, and a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline. The role calls for advanced Revit skills and experience with a range of design, visualization, environmental analysis, and physical modeling software and tools. LEED GA is required within six months of hire, along with professional accreditation in an area of Living Design. The stated annual salary range is $93,000–$123,900, commensurate with qualifications.

Requirements

8–10+ years of experience.
Professional architectural licensure.
Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
LEED Green Associate (GA) within six months of hire.
Professional accreditation in one Living Design area, such as 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.
Proficiency in building, zoning, and energy codes; site analysis; preliminary design studies; contract documents; specifications; construction contract administration; construction techniques, system assemblies, and material selection; project team organization and management; consultant coordination; and client communication.
Advanced Revit proficiency.
Proficiency with conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including presentation skills in InDesign and Photoshop.
Proficiency with visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and VRay.
Familiarity with physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
Familiarity with environmental analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio.
Application must include a resume, salary requirements, and a compact representative work sample, including a sample set. Applications without a portfolio or work sample will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Understand the design process and project complexities and contribute proactively to team success while adhering to firm and project goals and standards.
Respond to technical implications, design decisions, and project financial goals.
Coordinate project documentation and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Review deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations, design intent, quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness, and constructibility.
Address Quality Control review comments at each phase.
Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence to Perkins&Will standards.
Lead coordination among internal disciplines, including architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, and with external consultants.
Communicate with clients about project technical matters.
Administer regulatory reviews, including building code, accessibility, and zoning, and coordinate submissions to authorities having jurisdiction.
Lead construction contract administration, including submittal and RFI review and responses, field observation and reporting, and project closeout.
Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Demonstrate effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration to inspire high team performance.
Mentor staff.