Architect II

RS&H, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an Architect II to join our growing Architecture Practice.

You will design corporate workplaces, financial institutions, and commercial environments, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams from planning through construction documentation. You will lead design efforts, manage client relationships, ensure code compliance, and mentor junior staff while contributing to the success of RS&H's Corporate Practice across the Chicago region.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional architectural experience with corporate workplace, commercial office, financial institution, or mixed-use project experience preferred.
• Active architectural licensure in good standing.
• Experience leading large-scale or multiple mid-sized projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, life safety requirements, and commercial design standards.
• Proficiency in architectural production software and construction documentation, including Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentorship, problem-solving, and innovative design.
• The ability to navigate challenges with professionalism, creativity, and business acumen.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing client expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective corporate and commercial clients.
• Lead and contribute to the planning, design, and coordination of complex architectural projects from concept through construction.
• Prepare and oversee construction documents, specifications, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver thoughtful, technically sound, and innovative design solutions.
• Guide projects through all phases of design and construction administration while helping maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to emerging professionals and junior staff.
• Participate in client meetings, design presentations, quality reviews, and construction site observations.
• Support business development efforts, proposal development, and client relationship management activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented team culture.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Relationship-building

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

RS&H, Inc.

Architect II

US-IL-Chicago

Job ID: 2026-8297

# of Openings: 1

Category: Architecture Chicago

Overview

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Our team designs facilities for clients in the Corporate industry. By working with our clients and listening to their needs, we gather a deep understanding of their desired outcomes, practicing creativity and innovation along the way. Become part of a team that’s redefining client service and success in a rapidly changing world.

Qualifications

Architect | Chicago, IL

We are currently seeking a talented, relationship-focused Architect to join our growing Chicago office. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team designing innovative corporate workplaces, financial institutions, and commercial environments that enhance how people work, connect, and thrive.

You’ll contribute to all phases of project delivery, from planning and design through construction documentation and client collaboration, while working alongside experienced architects, engineers, and designers in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting and growing RS&H’s Architecture and Design Practice throughout the greater Chicago area while serving as a trusted advisor to clients, partners, and project teams. You’ll help lead the planning, design, and delivery of impactful corporate workplace, commercial office, and financial institution projects that enhance the employee and client experience while supporting long-term business growth.

You will:

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective corporate and commercial clients
• Lead and contribute to the planning, design, and coordination of complex architectural projects from concept through construction
• Prepare and oversee construction documents, specifications, presentations, and client deliverables
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver thoughtful, technically sound, and innovative design solutions
• Guide projects through all phases of design and construction administration while helping maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to emerging professionals and junior staff
• Participate in client meetings, design presentations, quality reviews, and construction site observations
• Support business development efforts, proposal development, and client relationship management activities
• Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented team culture

To Thrive in This Role, You’ll Bring

• A professional degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of professional architectural experience with corporate workplace, commercial office, financial institution, or mixed-use project experience preferred
• Active architectural licensure in good standing
• Experience leading large-scale or multiple mid-sized projects through all phases of design and construction
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, life safety requirements, and commercial design standards
• Proficiency in architectural production software and construction documentation, including Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentorship, problem-solving, and innovative design
• The ability to navigate challenges with professionalism, creativity, and business acumen
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing client expectations in a fast-paced environment

Join Us

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with a nationally respected, employee-owned firm that is investing in the future of corporate workplace and commercial design — while working alongside talented, entrepreneurial professionals in a collaborative environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Join RS&H and help create dynamic workplaces, corporate environments, and client-focused spaces that inspire innovation, collaboration, and connection.

What Makes RS&H Different

At RS&H, we don’t just design buildings — we create environments that strengthen communities, elevate workplace experiences, and shape the future of how people work and connect. As an employee-owned national architecture, engineering, and consulting firm founded in 1941, we are driven by one shared purpose: Creating Tomorrow, Together.

Here, you’re more than an employee, you’re an employee-owner. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of our growing Corporate Practice while working alongside collaborative, entrepreneurial, and multidisciplinary teams on impacti​ful workplace and commercial projects nationwide.

RS&H is nationally recognized for design excellence and industry leadership, including:

• Ranked among the Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record
• Recognized nationally for innovative and client-focused design solutions
• Trusted partner for complex commercial, corporate, and workplace environments across the country

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

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