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 models
Dewberry 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.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Build and Grow a Market-Facing Practice
- Establish and execute a strategy to grow architecture in Colorado in collaboration with Architectural, Regional, and Segment leadership
- Build a strong, opportunity-driven pipeline across public-sector markets
- Position architecture as a critical component of integrated, multidisciplinary solutions
Lead Business Development with Delivery in Mind
- Develop and expand relationships with public agencies
- Lead capture strategies for pursuits across Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) delivery
- Partner with contractors, engineers, and joint venture teams in Design-Build pursuits
- Shape proposals that are not only compelling—but executable
Deliver Across Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge, Project Executive, or Senior Project Manager on key projects in both Denver and beyond, in support of Dewberry’s Architectural practice
- Guide teams through the nuances of various project delivery models—risk allocation, schedule compression, stakeholder coordination, and decision-making
- Ensure alignment between design intent, technical execution, and client expectation
This role is intentionally balanced—you will:
- Carry client relationships from pursuit through execution
- Stay engaged in a project leadership position post-award to maintain continuity and trust
- Use delivery experience to inform smarter pursuit strategies
- Build a reputation for both winning work and delivering it successfully—especially in complex, alternative delivery environments
Leverage a National Platform
- Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams across the country to support project opportunities
- Bring national best practices and deep subject matter expertise to the Denver market
- Contribute local insight to firmwide strategies and major pursuits
Required Skills & Required Experience
Build and Lead a High-Performing Team
- Recruit and develop talent capable of delivering across multiple project delivery methods
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellence
- Align team structure with backlog, pipeline, and delivery demands
- Collaborate with the larger architecture practice and leverage deep engineering expertise to delivery quality work
What You Bring
- Licensed architect with 20+ years of experience, including leadership in the Denver market
- Demonstrated success in both business development and project delivery, with a focus on exceptional project management capabilities
- Deep experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models
- Experience partnering with contractors and multidisciplinary teams on complex pursuits
- Proven ability to operate as a seller-doer and executive-level project leader
What Sets You Apart
- You understand that delivery method shapes strategy—and you know how to lead in both DBB and DB environments
- You bring credibility with both clients and contractor partners
- You stay engaged beyond the win—owning outcomes through delivery
- You can move seamlessly between pursuit strategy, client leadership, and project execution
- You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and leveraging the expertise of the organization
Why Join Dewberry?
- Seller-doer leadership model: Stay connected to both clients and projects
- Integrated delivery expertise: Grow your impact across DBB and DB environments
- National scale, local focus: Backing of a multidisciplinary firm with deep technical resources
- Client-centered culture: Long-term relationships built on trust and performance
- Meaningful work: Projects that shape infrastructure, civic spaces, and communities
The 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.
