Project Architect

The Dekker Government Studio is seeking an experienced Project Architect  to lead project teams, produce well-coordinated drawings and specifications, and communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors for Federal-sector architecture projects. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational insight, technical knowledge, and the ability to create momentum, through planning, communication, and accountability, across design and consultant teams. This role will contribute to our mission supporting work at DOE and DOD facilities.

 Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or a related field
• Advanced collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Active architectural license in a U.S. state (preferred)
• 4+ years of experience in architectural design, planning, and construction document production, ideally with client-facing and project leadership responsibilities
• Advanced working knowledge of Revit + a familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
• Design-specific certifications like LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, CSI, etc. (desired)
• Applicants who will reside in or near Albuquerque.

Responsibilities 

• Lead project design and construction document production teams through all phases, from early concept development to construction closeout
• Maintain and build long-term client knowledge and relationships
• Mentor and coach junior designers and interns building the overall capacity of the Government Studio
• Spearhead design research, production process improvement, and quality assurance maturity

Dekker offers competitive benefits and salary packages based on education and experience. For a full list of our benefit options, please visit our careers page.

Dekker is a team of designers, planners, architects, and engineers, intent on creating passion for the built environment through our work. We believe that architecture and design can be transformational and that it must serve more than just a functional role. It should inspire, protect, delight, and empower users and entire communities. We believe the most innovative designs are created through a multi-faceted perspective of places, people, and their processes. Collaboration, empathy, and understanding, combined with passion and expertise can shape our experiences and our environments. We strive to tune our ability to see things through the eyes, hearts, and minds of our clients. If you think your vision, passion, and experience would enhance ours, we’d love to meet you.

EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, and any other protected class under state or federal law