Education Project Architect - Remote & Collaborative

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Architect to join Richard L.

Johnson Associates, a GMB team, in Rockford, Illinois. You will champion the design across all phases for K-12 and Higher Education projects, contributing to documentation, field observation, and coordination across teams. The role emphasizes co-ownership of projects, strong communication, and the ability to work in a flexible environment with on-site Rockford and remote components.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited college/university.
• 3+ years of experience in an architectural firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Proficiency in Revit.

Responsibilities

• Develop project documentation for multiple projects of varying scale and type.
• Assist in developing programmatic documentation and studies.
• Clearly communicate design internally and externally.
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications to meet owners’ goals.
• Assist with construction administration and closeout documentation efforts.
• Apply knowledge of design, construction methodology, architectural building systems, codes and material application.
• Ensure coordination across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Have the opportunity to work in a primarily remote environment yet have the ability to work in the field or the Rockford, IL learning hub when needed.

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Architect to join Richard L.

Johnson Associates, a GMB team, in Rockford, Illinois. You will champion the design across all phases for K-12 and Higher Education projects, contributing to documentation, field observation, and coordination across teams. The role emphasizes co-ownership of projects, strong communication, and the ability to work in a flexible environment with on-site Rockford and remote components.