Education Project Lead & Design Strategist

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Remote work options

Job summary

CannonDesign in Chicago seeks a Senior Education Projects Expert to lead high-level technical work, mentor staff, and elevate project quality.

You will guide teams, engage with clients, translate planning concepts into clear documentation, and drive integrated sustainable design across projects. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong leadership, communication, and technical skills to deliver exceptional results for education-focused facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Subject matter expert on Education projects.
• Licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to lead less experienced team members.
• Familiarity with Revit, MS Office and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Lead Education projects with senior oversight and client leadership.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide technical planning expertise.
• Lead user group meetings to refine program needs and space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to teams and owners via reports and drawings.
• Translate planning concepts into clear client/designer language.
• Direct development, modification and review of planning concepts and solutions.
• Oversee development of architectural drawings and specs for construction.
• Develop project scope, plan and services during contracts.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design into projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Provide guidance to other designers and project leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Client-facing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Revit proficiency

Bluebeam proficiency

MS Office

Knowledge of building codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or related

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

CannonDesign in Chicago seeks a Senior Education Projects Expert to lead high-level technical work, mentor staff, and elevate project quality.

You will guide teams, engage with clients, translate planning concepts into clear documentation, and drive integrated sustainable design across projects. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong leadership, communication, and technical skills to deliver exceptional results for education-focused facilities.