Project Architect (K-12 / Education Projects)

Job Description

Location : Rocky Mountain Area, Colorado

Firm Type : Award-Winning Architecture & Planning Firm (K-12 / Education Projects)

THE COMPANY

We are a recognized leader in the design of educational facilities, serving K-12 and higher education clients with a deep commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and high-performance learning environments. Headquartered in California and currently expanding our presence to the Rocky Mountain region, our firm is majority employee-owned (ESOP) and driven by a mission to "make a difference" through architecture.

We are seeking a talented, self-motivated Project Architect or Job Captain based in Colorado to lead projects in our growing portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and offers the autonomy to shape the firm’s footprint in a new region.

THE ROLE

The Project Architect will serve as the technical and design lead for educational projects, responsible for coordinating the entire project lifecycle from schematic design through construction administration. You will work closely with firm leadership to deliver innovative, sustainable, and code-compliant solutions that inspire students and educators.

As a regional representative of the firm, you will also play a key role in maintaining client relationships and coordinating with local consultants in the Rocky Mountain area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Leadership : Lead the design direction and technical development of K-12 and higher education projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule.
• Documentation & BIM : Oversee and produce high-quality construction documents; supervise BIM modeling (Revit) and ensure accuracy in detailing and code compliance.
• Coordination : Manage coordination between internal design teams and external consultants (structural, MEP, civil) to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Regulatory Approval : Navigate the specific building codes and entitlement processes of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region (experience with DSA / CDE or similar agencies is a plus).
• Sustainability : Champion sustainable design strategies (LEED, CHPS, WELL) to create healthy, energy-efficient learning environments.
• Construction Administration : Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and solve field problems to ensure design intent is maintained during construction.

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