Architect IV

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Remote work options

401k plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Employee perks

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking an Architect to lead design and technical work across disciplines in the Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA offices. You will coordinate with engineers, lead detailing, and ensure integrated deliverables while upholding code compliance.

The role includes mentoring team members, driving design intent, supporting business development, and advancing sustainable design and project efficiency across assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in architecture or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Strong business acumen and critical thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong technical coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead elements of design, production, coordination, and detailing.
• Coordinate with engineers and consultants; align with Design Leadership; coordinate with team on project documents.
• Prepare design sketches of site plans.
• Communicate project status, design intent, construction updates, and other information clearly to owners, consultants, and clients.
• Participate in Business Development with Marketing and Office Leadership to help grow revenue.
• Perform field site observations and site walks as needed.
• Integrate performance-based and sustainable design strategies into solutions.
• Contribute to QA/QC process and ensure statutory requirements are met.

Skills

Architectural design

Coordination

Team leadership

Building codes

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architectural Registration in US

CDT

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled in the Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will perform the role of Architect and will be responsible for leading the development of many technical aspects and content of projects, coordinating work with all disciplines to ensure an integrated set of deliverables, and verifying compliance through team collaboration.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead some elements of design, production, coordination, and architectural detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• May lead and assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants; actively partner with Design Leadership to carry through design intent; and coordinate with all other team members on project assignments and documents.
• Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans.
• Communicate project status, design intent, construction updates, and other critical information in a clear and compelling way to the owner(s), consultants, and clients.
• Participate in Business Development activity and partner with Marketing and Office Leadership as needed to help grow top line.
• Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Facilitate integration of performance-based and sustainable design strategies into design solution whenever possible.
• Participate in project teams by implementing CannonDesign Method using process expectations, best practices, reference standards, tools, templates, and technology to achieve competitive advantage, superior service delivery and quality, and enhanced team productivity and profitability.
• Create a stimulating and rewarding environment that sets the tone for design and technical excellence.
• Provoke critical thinking and critique of work; also, identify and share lessons learned with teams
• May provide guidance to interns and mentor less experienced team members.
• Contribute to the technical quality of projects by enforcing the application of QA/QC process standards and requirements while ensuring that all statutory requirements for the project are achieved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 8+ years of related professional experience required.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess business acumen.
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be highly analytical.
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA office is $90,815 to $113,468 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.