Oct. 15, 2026

Architect

Michael Page Colorado Springs, Colorado $100,000–$110,000 a year

The Principal Architect will lead the architectural division, owning client relationships, project delivery, and the continued growth of the practice. You will work closely with company leadership while remaining hands-on throughout the design process.

Lead the architectural division and help establish its future growth strategy.Manage projects from conceptual design and entitlements through construction completion.Develop proposals, scopes, budgets, and project estimates from conceptual information.Produce and oversee comprehensive construction document sets for commercial and residential projects.Lead client relationships while coordinating consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.Perform code reviews and compliance studies and oversee contract administration.Identify opportunities to grow the division, expand client relationships, and build out the architectural team over time.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Lead and grow an established architectural division.Combine design leadership with real influence over business strategy.For the Principal Architect - Design-Build we are seeking:

7-10+ years of progressive architectural experience.Licensed Architect with the ability to obtain and maintain Colorado licensure.Proven commercial architecture experience, ideally alongside residential or mixed project exposure.Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from initial design through construction.Strong knowledge of construction documents, building codes, consultant coordination, and contract administration.Excellent client-facing, project management, communication, and leadership capabilities.An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance hands-on design responsibilities with the strategic leadership of an architectural practice.Our client is an established design-build general contractor delivering custom residential and small to mid-sized commercial projects throughout Colorado.
With architecture and construction working closely together, the business offers clients a streamlined approach from early conceptual planning and entitlements through design, documentation, and construction. The company is seeking an experienced architect who can take ownership of the architectural practice while helping shape its next stage of growth.

$100,000-$110,000 base salaryProfit-sharing opportunityHigh level of autonomy and direct influence over the architectural division.Opportunity to grow the practice and build a team around you.Diverse portfolio spanning commercial, tenant improvement, and custom residential work.Stability and resources of an established design-build general contractor.Opportunity for long-term career progression as the architectural practice expands.Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply, with interview travel supported for qualified candidates.

Skills:
Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Budgeting, Building Codes, Code Reviews, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Document Set, Consulting, Contract Management, Customer Relations, Documentation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Project Design, Project Estimates, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager

Michael Page

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

Advisory
Banking and Financial Services
Finance and Accounting
Engineering and Manufacturing
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Human Resources
Information Technology
Legal
Marketing
Page Personnel Office Support
Oil and Gas
Procurement and Supply Chain
Real Estate and Construction
Sales

Company Size:
500 to 999 employees

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

1976

Website:
http://www.michaelpage.com/

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