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Project Architect IV

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Denver, CO
97K-122K
Senior level
Denver, CO
97K-122K
Senior level
The Project Architect IV will lead architectural projects, ensuring technical quality, team coordination, client relations, and integration of sustainable design principles.
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If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will perform in a Project Architect role and will be responsible for leading the development of all technical aspects and content of projects, coordinating work with all disciplines to ensure an integrated set of deliverables, and verifying compliance through team collaboration.

 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead design, production, coordination, and architectural detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Lead and assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants; actively partner with Design Leadership to carry through design intent; and coordinate with all other team members on project assignments and documents.
  • Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans.
  • Communicate project status, design intent, construction updates, and other critical information in a clear and compelling way to the owner(s), consultants, and clients.
  • Participate in Business Development activity and partner with Marketing and Office Leadership as needed to help grow top line.
  • Take a proactive leadership role within the project team and the office; take a leadership role in team meetings.
  • Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
  • Develop and maintain positive client relations throughout the life of the project.
  • Facilitate integration of performance-based and sustainable design strategies into design solution whenever possible.
  • Lead project teams by implementing CannonDesign Method using process expectations, best practices, reference standards, tools, templates, and technology to achieve competitive advantage, superior service delivery and quality, and enhanced team productivity and profitability.
  • Create a stimulating and rewarding environment that sets the tone for design and technical excellence.
  • Empower staff and delegate effectively; build high-performance teams by encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Provoke critical thinking and critique of work; also, identify and share lessons learned with teams
  • Supervise, monitor, train and direct work of interns and less experienced team members.
  • Monitor the technical quality of the projects by enforcing the application of QA/QC process standards and requirements while ensuring that all statutory requirements for the project are achieved.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
  • Minimum 8+ years of related professional experience required.
  • Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.
  • CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
  • Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
  • Must possess business acumen.
  • Must be a critical thinker.
  • Must be highly analytical.
  • Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.    
  • Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with and lead the project team and client is essential.    
  • Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

 

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

 

ABOUT WORKING HERE

  • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
  • We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
  • We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

 

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Denver, CO office is $99,835.00 to $124,845 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

 

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

 

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

Top Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Bluebeam
Enscape
MS Office
Revit

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