Hybrid Project Architect

at Improve Group

• Job title: Project Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Albuquerque, United States

About the role

• Project Architect leading commercial and federal projects at Improve Group, emphasizing design and collaboration in Albuquerque. Hybrid role with client engagement and technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• The Project Architect at Improve Group (IG) leads the development of specific architectural projects from concept through construction administration, while actively supporting client engagement, team collaboration, and internal process improvement
• Oversee and review preparation of construction drawings and bid sheets; this includes the preparation and distribution of stamped documents, when required, that assist in delivery of projects
• Support business development and sales through education and the management of customer expectations around project deliverables
• Assist in managing stakeholder communications during the entire life cycle of a project, which includes providing fee proposals and fee structures to clients and consultants
• Promote empowerment of the team to ensure that the design vision is successfully communicated
• Work collaboratively within teams to support a highly effective and technically proficient design team
• Enable other team members to grow and develop critical problem solving and design thinking skills

Requirements

• 7-10 years of professional experience as a technical project architect, experience in commercial design is required
• Must have experience across a variety of project types, including public sector and publicly bid projects such as federal, recreational, municipal, library, K–12, and higher education developments
• Professional terminal degree in Architecture required. Masters preferred
• Candidates must be either a licensed architect or on the path to licensure
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM and other architectural software in Autodesk, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures
• Ability to gain access into a DoD facility
• Clean driving record with proof of insurance and valid driver’s license
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills

Benefits

• Participation in the Employee Company Bonus (Annual)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement company match
• Medical (90% premium company paid, for employee)
• Dental, vision, company covered life insurance and disability (short and long term)
• Optional additional life insurance
• Relocation support may be offered for qualified candidates relocating to New Mexico
• Annual company-wide event to celebrate our culture and connect with the entire workforce
• PTO and Holidays