Lead Project Architect – Mission Critical & Commercial Buildings

EXP Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP Services Inc. is seeking a Project Architect for Mission Critical and Commercial Building projects to lead design teams and manage client relationships from Chicago, IL.

The role focuses on delivering construction documents and overseeing both in-house and subconsultant coordination. The candidate should have a Bachelor or Master in Architecture, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit and related design tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture required.
• Detailed knowledge of architectural practice with emphasis on client interaction, design development, and construction documents prep.
• Working knowledge of specification preparation, materials, cost coordination, and building codes.
• Experience in construction administration.
• Licensed Architect or pursuing licensure via NCARB’s AXP program.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Mission Critical/Data Center projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit with working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate design and technical team from Conceptual Design to Construction Documents and Construction Phase; primary client point of contact.
• Work with Program Manager and Project Manager to establish project schedules.
• Coordinate with in-house team and outside subconsultants across multiple projects.
• Develop presentation documents and participate in client presentations.
• Travel to client sites in the Midwest for surveys or meetings.
• Ensure designs meet building codes and ADA requirements.
• Oversee bid and construction phase activities in office and field.
• Act as a technical resource for project teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Client interaction

Construction administration

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor or Master in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

Job description

EXP Services Inc. is seeking a Project Architect for Mission Critical and Commercial Building projects to lead design teams and manage client relationships from Chicago, IL.

The role focuses on delivering construction documents and overseeing both in-house and subconsultant coordination. The candidate should have a Bachelor or Master in Architecture, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit and related design tools are preferred.