Mission-Critical Architect & Project Leader

EXP Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP Services Inc. is hiring a Senior Architect/Project Manager for our Chicago office to lead mission-critical projects from concept through construction.

You will serve as the primary client contact and coordinate design teams, schedules, and subconsultants while ensuring code compliance and technical excellence. The role requires a Bachelor or Master in Architecture, extensive experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit is preferred, along with Photoshop/Illustrator/SketchUp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Architecture required.
• Detailed knowledge of architectural practice with emphasis client interaction, design development, preparation of construction documents.
• Working knowledge of specification preparation, building materials, coordination with construction costs, and building codes.
• Experience in construction administration.
• Previous experience with mission critical projects preferred.
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and coordination of design and technical team from Conceptual Design through Construction Documents and Construction Phase. Primary Client Point of Contact.
• Work with Program Manager and Project Manager to establish project schedules.
• Oversee in-house team as well as outside subconsultants on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with all disciplines to maintain design concept and technical accuracy.
• Develop presentation documents and participate in client presentations.
• Travel to client sites across the US for surveys or meetings.
• Ensure designs meet building codes and ADA requirements.
• Oversee bid and construction-phase activities in the office and field.
• Act as a technical resource for project teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

Education

Bachelor or Master in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

Job description

EXP Services Inc. is hiring a Senior Architect/Project Manager for our Chicago office to lead mission-critical projects from concept through construction.

You will serve as the primary client contact and coordinate design teams, schedules, and subconsultants while ensuring code compliance and technical excellence. The role requires a Bachelor or Master in Architecture, extensive experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit is preferred, along with Photoshop/Illustrator/SketchUp.