Architectural Associate

Foundry; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

NWS is seeking an Architectural Associate in Chicago on a hybrid schedule to support the project managers and project architects. You will work closely with the team on construction drawings, renderings, and documenting existing conditions.

This entry-level role requires a degree in architecture and offers exposure to a variety of retail/commercial projects, site visits, and growing your technical skills with software like AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp in a collaborative studio environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite (Required).
• Proficiency in Revit, Lumion, Enscape, SketchUp and Photoshop (Preferred).
• 0-3 years of experience in architectural practice.

Responsibilities

• Produce construction drawings on a wide range of projects with guidance from PM/architect.
• Develop design ideas and schemes, communicating them through drawings/renderings.
• Visit local/national project locations for site visits and documenting conditions.
• Support PM with client requests, submittals, and coordination with consultants.
• Prepare and track permit submittals and respond to permit comments.
• Create project folders and maintain the project directory.
• Provide architectural support for assigned project tasks.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Revit

Lumion

Enscape

SketchUp

Photoshop

Job description

About The Role:

The Architectural Associate is an entry level position that works on a hybrid schedule in NWS’s Chicago office. The Architectural Associate reports to the Managing Principal and is responsible for providing support to the firms Project Managers and Project Architects. On a day-to-day basis the Architectural Associate will work closely with the architectural team on a variety of tasks such as construction drawings, renderings, and existing conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Produce construction drawings on a wide range of projects with guidance provided from the project manager and project architect.
• Work with the architectural team to develop design ideas and schemes while communicating the design ideas through drawings and renderings.
• Visit local and national project locations to perform site visits documenting existing conditions or observing construction progress.
• Support the project manager with responding to client requests, preparing backgrounds for outside consultants, and compiling project submittals.
• Prepare and track permit submittals and respond to permit comments with the support of the project manager and project architect.
• Create project folders and maintain the project directory.
• Provide architectural support for various project tasks as assigned by the project manager or architect.

Soft Skills/Behaviors:

• Excellent communication skills to successfully engage with other members of the project team including clients and consultants.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Service first attitude.
• Resourceful and responsive.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn and grow skillset.
• Aptitude to learn new skills or programs quickly.

Technical Skills:

• 0-3 years of experience.
• Degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite (Required).
• Proficiency in Revit, Lumion, Enscape, Sketchup, and Photoshop (Preferred).
• Ability to travel on a limited basis both locally and within the United States (2 times per month).
• Relevant experience in retail or commercial architecture preferred.

The expected salary range for this position is . The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

What We Offer:

• Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive pay
• Profit sharing opportunities
• 401K company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Work-Life Balance:
• 20+ paid days off annually
• 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Industry-leading training and development