Senior Architect

Job DescriptionWe're seeking an architectural leader to establish and grow our architectural presence in Denver-someone equally comfortable developing client relationships, leading pursuits, and delivering complex projects across multiple delivery modelsDewberry is a mission-driven architecture firm committed to delivering community-centered civic environments by activating deep subject matter expertise, design excellence, and technical rigor. Our portfolio includes municipal facilities, justice and public safety centers, libraries, cultural institutions, and higher-education projects.Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll DoBuild and Grow a Market-Facing PracticeEstablish and execute a strategy to grow architecture in Colorado in collaboration with Architectural, Regional, and Segment leadershipBuild a strong, opportunity-driven pipeline across public-sector marketsPosition architecture as a critical component of integrated, multidisciplinary solutionsLead Business Development with Delivery in MindDevelop and expand relationships with public agenciesLead capture strategies for pursuits across Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) deliveryPartner with contractors, engineers, and joint venture teams in Design-Build pursuitsShape proposals that are not only compelling-but executableDeliver Across Design-Build and Design-Bid-BuildServe as Principal-in-Charge, Project Executive, or Senior Project Manager on key projects in both Denver and beyond, in support of Dewberry's Architectural practiceGuide teams through the nuances of various project delivery models-risk allocation, schedule compression, stakeholder coordination, and decision-makingEnsure alignment between design intent, technical execution, and client expectationThis role is intentionally balanced-you will:Carry client relationships from pursuit through executionStay engaged in a project leadership position post-award to maintain continuity and trustUse delivery experience to inform smarter pursuit strategiesBuild a reputation for both winning work and delivering it successfully-especially in complex, alternative delivery environmentsLeverage a National PlatformCollaborate with architecture and engineering teams across the country to support project opportunitiesBring national best practices and deep subject matter expertise to the Denver marketContribute local insight to firmwide strategies and major pursuitsRequired Skills & Required ExperienceBuild and Lead a High-Performing TeamRecruit and develop talent capable of delivering across multiple project delivery methodsFoster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellenceAlign team structure with backlog, pipeline, and delivery demandsCollaborate with the larger architecture practice and leverage deep engineering expertise to delivery quality workWhat You BringLicensed architect with 20+ years of experience, including leadership in the Denver marketDemonstrated success in both business development and project delivery, with a focus on exceptional project management capabilitiesDeep experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery modelsExperience partnering with contractors and multidisciplinary teams on complex pursuitsProven ability to operate as a seller-doer and executive-level project leaderWhat Sets You ApartYou understand that delivery method shapes strategy-and you know how to lead in both DBB and DB environmentsYou bring credibility with both clients and contractor partnersYou stay engaged beyond the win-owning outcomes through deliveryYou can move seamlessly between pursuit strategy, client leadership, and project executionYou enjoy collaborating across disciplines and leveraging the expertise of the organizationWhy Join Dewberry?Seller-doer leadership model: Stay connected to both clients and projectsIntegrated delivery expertise: Grow your impact across DBB and DB environmentsNational scale, local focus: Backing of a multidisciplinary firm with deep technical resourcesClient-centered culture: Long-term relationships built on trust and performanceMeaningful work: Projects that shape infrastructure, civic spaces, and communitiesThe projected range for this position is $125,000-$175,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.* At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.