Job Description
Join our award-winning firm at the forefront of sustainable urban architecture. We seek a visionary Senior Architect to lead transformative projects across Chicago's evolving skyline. Collaborate with world-class designers on mixed-use developments, cultural institutions, and eco-conscious commercial spaces. Your expertise will shape the city's future while mentoring the next generation of architectural innovators.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end architectural project delivery from concept to construction documentation
- Develop innovative design solutions balancing aesthetic vision with functional requirements
- Manage client relationships and project timelines across complex stakeholder groups
- Ensure compliance with ADA, LEED, and local building codes
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers and MEP consultants
- Conduct site analysis and feasibility studies for new developments
- Mentor junior architects through design reviews and professional development
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Architecture from accredited institution
- 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial/residential architecture
- Registered Architect license (IL required or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Expert proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino/Grasshopper
- Proven portfolio demonstrating complex project delivery
- Strong knowledge of BIM implementation and construction methodologies
- Experience with sustainable design principles and LEED certification
- Exceptional presentation skills for client pitches and design reviews