Project Architect

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Project Architect with 7-10+ years of experience to develop architectural solutions for various commercial and institutional projects. This full-time role requires strong design skills and the ability to manage projects from concept through completion while ensuring compliance with Illinois Building Codes. The ideal candidate should demonstrate professional demeanor and effective communication skills, both written and oral. Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of professional architecture experience, including design, documentation and construction administration.
• Working knowledge of state and local building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural solutions for various project scales.
• Manage projects through construction completion.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants.

Skills

Design and planning skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong graphic skills

Education

Degree in Architecture

Registered in the State of Illinois

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our esteemed client, a leading architecture & engineering firm, is currently seeking a Project Architect with 7-10+ years of experience in the development of architectural solutions for small to large scale commercial and institutional projects. This full-time position requires a highly motivated individual who can work effectively as either a team leader or a team member in the development of design and documentation for both new construction and renovation projects.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with client interactions/coordination, working and communicating with consultants, managing projects through construction completion and working both collaboratively and independently. The ideal candidate should possess strong design and planning skills, have a thorough understanding of construction documents, be knowledgeable of State of Illinois Building Codes and have experience with the design of projects within existing buildings.

Requirements:

• Degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• Registered in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional architecture experience, including design, documentation and construction administration experience.
• Working knowledge of state and local building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Extensive skills in the use of AutoCAD is required, experience with Revit is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly professional demeanor.
• Excellent graphic skills.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including fluency in the English language.
• Available for occasional travel for out-of-state projects.
• Candidates must have U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.