Architect

The Architect is responsible for the planning and design of a variety of building projects for government, higher education and industrial clients. Project types include new buildings or renovation of existing buildings/spaces including municipal buildings (public works, vehicle maintenance, fire stations, police stations/shooting ranges) laboratories, offices and research & production spaces. Responsibilities for this position include production of planning documents and contract documents and specifications. Desirable skills include an understanding of space planning & design for municipal projects, science & technology facilities design (laboratory & research space), and higher education projects (classrooms, laboratories). This position provides technical knowledge in the architectural discipline and assists colleagues in solving complex design problems through state-of-the-art technology such as Building Information Modeling (Revit) and other visualization tools such as Sketch-Up, Rhino 3D, 3DS Max, etc. 

Technical Competencies/Responsibilities

• 6-7 years of experience providing architectural design and construction document preparation and comprehensive construction administration as part of a professional architecture/engineering firm.
• Recommends best value design which meets client requirements for intended use as well as operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Able to generate design documentation, construction documents, and renderings utilizing 3D software (Revit, Rhino 3D, others)
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards City of Chicago, IBC, ADA, etc.)
• Develops designs and produces drawings and specifications to define the architectural scope of projects.
• Able to work with all design team disciplines, including outside consultants, to achieve a fully coordinated project.
• Performs specialized investigations such as existing conditions verification and participates in comparisons of building system alternatives.
• Applies architectural theories, concepts, principles, and processes to provide solutions to complex design projects.
• May assist in the review of the technical evaluation of construction bids received from contractors.
• May participate, from time to time, in support of business development activities and provide support and input for client proposals, SOQ's, and presentations.

• Architecture degree from an accredited US Architectural Program
• Proficiency in Revit and rendering programs required
• Licensed as an architect in the state of Illinois is a plus.
• Experience with municipal government, federal government, and higher education clients. Experience with Industrial clients is a plus.
• Able to provide space planning and conceptual design through to construction document production and construction administration services
• NCARB Certification is a plus
• LEED AP Accreditation is a plus
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future