Intern/Architect

Architects Unlimited LLC is a small collaborative practice focused on client goals, design aesthetics, efficiency, excellent drawings and details. Our current projects include restaurants, car washes, convenience stores, escape rooms, storage buildings and offices.

About the role

We are seeking a part-time architectural Independent Contractor or employee who will work about 20 hours/week. We prefer 95% of your work be remote and the other 5% involve in-person meetings. We are open to a 100% remote work position. A flexible work schedule is fine, but about six hours of meetings per week would need to take place from 8AM to 5PM MST. This could become a 40 hour/week salaried position in about three months if our workload continues to increase and you wish for the increased hours.

This role is intended for a licensed architect or someone pursuing their license with a minimum of 3 years of experience working under an architect, who is ready for the responsibility of project development, consultant coordination, technical execution, and client communication. We value versatility, curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to thoughtful design. Responsibility and compensation will be aligned with experience.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from schematic design through construction administration
• Lead aspects of project development and coordination appropriate to experience level
• Produce and refine drawings, BIM models, and presentation materials
• Prepare permit and construction document sets
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and specialty teams
• Help lead drafters and redline drawings
• Participate in client meetings and presentations (with increasing leadership opportunities)
• Conduct code research and support permitting strategies
• Develop renderings, diagrams, and presentation materials
• Assist with scheduling, task management, and project coordination
• Support construction administration (RFIs, submittals, site visits, consultant coordination)
• Contribute to QA/QC and technical consistency across documents
• Help improve office standards, templates, and workflows
• Support and mentor junior staff as opportunities arise

Requirements

• 3+ years of architectural experience working under an architect
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication and graphic presentation skills
• Understanding of building codes, detailing, and construction documentation
• Experience with building systems and construction methods
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with restaurants, car washes, convenience stores, retail, escape rooms, storage buildings and offices
• Professional degree in Architecture (M.Arch preferred)
• Experience in construction administration
• Experience coordinating consultants and permit processes
• Licensure or active pursuit of licensure
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Experience leading project teams and client coordination

Benefits

• Paid sick leave (for employee position)
• Paid family and medical leave through Colorado's FAMLI program (for employee position)

Schedule

Part-time, approximately 20 hours/week, with about six hours of meetings per week required between 8AM to 5PM MST. Flexible work schedule otherwise, with potential to increase to 40 hours/week in about three months.