Jobs

Programs and Engagement Coordinator

Website Design + Development Consultant

Branding + Graphic Design Consulant

Applications due Monday July 27, 2026

Location: Santa Fe, NM 87501

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year DOE

Job Description:

High Desert Architecture is seeking a dynamic and experienced Construction Superintendent / Project Manager to lead and oversee high-end custom residential construction projects. This role is ideal for a highly organized, hands-on professional who can manage daily jobsite operations, coordinate field activity, and help build and lead a dependable labor crew.

The ideal candidate will have proven residential construction experience, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results. This person must be able to keep projects moving efficiently, safely, and to the highest standard of craftsmanship. Having an established labor crew already in place is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily jobsite operations for custom residential construction projects.

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, quality control, communication, and jobsite organization.

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and field schedules.

• Maintain quality control and ensure all work is performed according to plans, specifications, and company standards.

• Provide regular daily updates to company leadership.

• Communicate professionally with project managers, architects, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and ownership as needed.

• Identify and resolve field issues quickly, efficiently, and professionally.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.

• Supervise and lead a dependable in-house labor crew.

• Direct laborers on daily tasks, including site prep, cleanup, material handling, punch work, and other field needs.

• Track progress, document site conditions, and help keep projects on schedule.

• Ensure safety protocols are strictly followed and conduct regular site inspections to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential construction, preferably custom or luxury homes.

• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, vendors, and field crews.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a      fast-paced environment.

• Ability to bring an established labor crew is strongly preferred.

• Hands-on construction experience and knowledge across multiple trades.

• Ability to read, understand, and execute construction drawings and specifications.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Reliable, professional, and able to take ownership of the jobsite.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to complete      required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Established labor crew already in place.

• Experience building, managing, and leading labor crews.

• Background in carpentry, framing, finish work, and general construction.

• Experience with high-end residential projects.

• Familiarity with Santa Fe-area inspectors, building codes, construction practices,      subcontractors, and local building standards.

Work Location: In person

About Us:

High Desert Architecture is an award-winning architecture firm and luxury home builder specializing in high-end custom residential projects. As architect-builders, we bring design vision and construction expertise together under one roof, allowing us to guide projects from concept through completion with a high level of care, coordination, and craftsmanship.

Our highest priorities are professionalism, attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, and building exceptional homes that reflect the vision of our clients and the character of Santa Fe. We take pride in creating homes that are thoughtful, enduring, and built to the highest standard.

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@highdesert.homes

Overview

Award winning architecture & planning firm seeks motivated Business Manager to join our team.  Autotroph is an innovative architecture & planning firm located in Santa Fe that creates high performance architecture to meet the environmental challenges facing us today.  In our work we strive to make connections…from one person to another and between people and the natural world.  We are a collaborative design studio with a laid back atmosphere, but also a determination to do whatever it takes to get a job done right.  Our project types range from community facilities to multi-family / affordable housing to transit projects to custom residential and many others in between.  For more info on our office go to www.autotrophdesign.com

Responsibilities

Work under firm Principal to perform management of office activities.

Organize office operations and procedures

Manage billing and bookkeeping for the office

Prepare payroll and tax payments / filings

Assist firm principal in marketing operations and preparing proposals

Manage office filing and IT systems

Maintenance of firm website and social media accounts

Perform basic office scheduling and correspondence

Basic clerical functions.

Desired Qualities

Minimum of 3 years experience in architectural or other design profession office

Bachelor or Associates Degree in Business Administration

A team oriented collaborator with ego in-check

Good Communicator

Ability to manage time and work flow on several concurrent tasks

An interest in sustainable design and community oriented projects

Minimum Required Skills

Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Proficiency in Square Space and social media platforms

Preferred Skills

Good graphic & communication skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign

Compensation

Initially, this position is for 30 Hrs. per week, with the potential to become a full time position within a year. Compensation is dependent upon experience.

Interested applicants should send a resume, and references to Alexander Dzurec at dzurec@autotrophdesign.com

Overview

Award winning practice seeks hardworking and professional team player to join our firm. Autotroph is an innovative architecture & planning firm located in Santa Fe. In our work we strive to make connections…from one person to another and between people and the natural world. We are a collaborative design studio that develops individual and unique solutions for each of our projects. Our project types include arts & community facilities, multi-family / affordable housing, workplaces, hospitality, custom residential and many others that defy characterization. For more info on our practice go to www.autotrophdesign.com

Our ideal candidate is a proven self-starter, able to execute projects with minimal direction, works well under pressure, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and be able to work individually or in a team.  At a minimum, you should be experienced in putting together a quality set of Construction Documents for small commercial or custom residential projects on your own, with the ability to plug into a project team for larger projects. This position envisions growth into full project management role over time.

Responsibilities

Setup and management of Revit Models for commercial projects.

Work under firm Principal / Project Architect for development of working drawings for bidding, Permitting & Construction for a variety of project types ranging from small to large scale projects.

Conceptual design work including 3d Modeling, rendering and presentation graphics.

Candidates who possess the following qualities and skills will be considered for the position:

Desired Qualities

3-5 years experience in architectural practice; either licensed or on the path to licensure.

Bachelor or Master Degree in Architecture

A team oriented collaborator with ego in-check

Creative problem solver with good design skills

Good Communicator

Ability to manage time and work flow on several concurrent projects

An interest in sustainable design and community oriented projects

Minimum Required Skills

Fluency in AutoCad Architecture and Revit

Proficiency in MS Office suite

Proficiency in Sketch-up and/ or other 3d modeling software

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator & Photoshop

Preferred Skills

Good graphic & communication skills

Ability to perform research on a variety of variety of topics ranging from building typology, programming, ecology and materials.

Energy modeling

Understanding of how a building is put together and ability to assemble a high quality set of drawings

Compensation

This is a full time position. Compensation is dependent upon experience.

Autotroph is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Autotroph does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Interested applicants should send a resume, portfolio and references to Alexander Dzurec at dzurec@autotrophdesign.com

SPEARS HORN ARCHITECTS is a Modern Regional design firm in Santa Fe, NM dedicated to providing Healthy and Sustainable Environments. We focus on Residential, Offices, Educational, Urban Design, Native American Projects, and Historic Preservation. 

We continue to develop these areas of expertise, creating a body of work architecturally rich and sensitive to our region and specific site.

The firm is a corporation currently consisting of ten professionals. The firm has an excellent record of responsiveness to client needs, budget management, and timely performance of contract obligations.

We are currently seeking a skilled Architect with 5+ years experience working in an architectural office. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and examples of drawings to James Horn, jhorn@spearshorn.com