Licensed Architect

Wight & Company; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Wight & Company, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and construction firm, seeks a Licensed Architect with 5–10 years of experience to lead design development, documentation, and construction administration for small to mid-sized projects.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, support client and consultant coordination, and contribute to high-quality project delivery from concept through completion. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with current registration.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in an architectural firm.
• Proficient in design and documentation software such as Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Procore, Adobe CS, and MS Office.
• Strong design sensibility, technical knowledge, communication, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design Development: contribute to and advance design concepts aligned with client goals and project requirements.
• Project Execution: support and lead portions of architectural projects through design, documentation, coordination, and construction administration.
• Technical Documentation: plan, develop, and produce comprehensive technical documents with code awareness.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: coordinate with engineering, construction, consulting, and design teams.
• Project Planning & Management: assist with planning, milestones, and delivery aligned with schedule and budget.
• Sustainability: incorporate sustainable design principles into project work.
• Quality Assurance: review documents for accuracy, coordination, and constructability.
• Construction Administration: support submittals, RFIs, field observations, and meetings.
• Client & Consultant Coordination: prepare materials, document decisions, and maintain alignment.
• Mentorship & Versatility: guide junior staff and adapt to various roles as needed.

Skills

Design sensibility

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Professional judgment

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Procore

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

We seek an experienced and highly skilled Licensed Architect with 5-10 years of professional experience to join our team. In this role, you will support and lead the development of design, technical documentation, coordination, and construction administration for small to mid-sized projects. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, support client and consultant coordination, and contribute to high-quality project delivery from concept through completion. This position requires strong professional drive, technical judgment, design sensitivity, and self-direction. Potential candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of architectural design and documentation, analytical problem-solving skills, and a passion for high-quality design, integrated delivery, and collaborative processes.

Responsibilities:

• Design Development: Contribute to and help advance design concepts that align with client goals, project requirements, technical feasibility, and Wight & Company’s commitment to high-quality design.
• Project Execution: Support and lead portions of architectural projects through design, documentation, coordination, and construction administration while maintaining alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Technical Documentation: Plan, develop, and produce comprehensive technical design and construction documents, ensuring accuracy, code awareness, graphic consistency, and alignment with project objectives.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques, and apply appropriate tools to design and document projects across all phases.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate with engineering, construction, consulting, and design team members through schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration to support integrated, well-coordinated project delivery.
• Project Planning & Management: Work closely with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and Lead Project Designer to support work planning, task delegation, milestone tracking, and document delivery aligned with project schedule, budget, and Owner’s project requirements.
• Sustainability: Incorporate sustainable design principles and responsible material, systems, and performance strategies into project work in alignment with Wight & Company’s values.
• Quality Assurance: Review design and construction documents for accuracy, coordination, constructability, code compliance, and consistency with project goals. Identify potential design and construction issues and support timely resolution to reduce errors and rework. Adhere to the Wight Quality Assurance Program.
• Construction Administration: Support project-related construction administration activities, including submittal and RFI review, field observation documentation, OAC meeting participation, and issue resolution, with appropriate oversight by the Project Architect, Senior Architect, or Project Manager.
• Client and Consultant Coordination: Support client, consultant, and internal team communication by preparing materials, documenting decisions, presenting technical solutions, and helping maintain clear project alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to emerging professionals and design staff, contributing to a culture of collaboration, learning, accountability, and professional growth.
• Versatility: Adapt to various roles within a project, whether in leadership or support, while consistently performing at a high level. Proactively handle tasks beyond the primary scope and adjust to changing priorities to support project success, team collaboration, and firm excellence.

Requirements:

• Licensure: Licensed Architect with current registration.
• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• Experience: 5-10 years of professional experience in an architectural firm, with strong experience in design development, technical documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and construction administration.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in design and documentation software such as Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Procore, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office. Experience coordinating BIM models and supporting model-based coordination workflows is preferred.
• Skills: Strong design sensibility, technical knowledge, communication skills, organizational ability, and sound professional judgment, with the ability to manage assignments independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of building codes, construction methods, materials, detailing, specifications, and sustainable design principles.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned project responsibilities, coordinate with team members, support project delivery, and mentor emerging professional.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with a focus on integrated design and delivery.
• Creativity: Demonstrated ability to contribute thoughtful design and technical solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, constructability, and sustainability.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com .

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Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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