Residential Architect

Tharp Consulting; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Lincolnwood, IL seeks a Licensed Architect to lead production for custom homes, remodels, and renovations. You will serve as the primary client contact and coordinate with internal teams to ensure designs meet goals and requirements.

Responsibilities include overseeing deliverables, coordinating with clients and contractors, managing permits, ensuring code compliance, mentoring junior staff, and handling multiple projects with accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with proven residential design-build experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and construction documentation.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead production efforts and manage multiple active projects.
• Demonstrated capability mentoring team members and maintaining high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural deliverables from design through construction.
• Coordinate client communication and collaborate with contractors and consultants.
• Prepare and manage permit submissions and related documentation.
• Ensure projects meet applicable codes, standards, and design specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior staff to support quality and workflow efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

Skills

Licensed architect

Residential design-build

Client communication

Project leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Licensed Architect (Residential Design-Build)

Lead architectural production for custom homes, remodels, and renovations. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and coordinate with internal project teams to ensure designs align with project goals and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural deliverables from design through construction.
• Coordinate client communication and collaborate with contractors and consultants.
• Prepare and manage permit submissions and related documentation.
• Ensure projects meet applicable codes, standards, and design specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior staff to support quality and workflow efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed architect with proven residential design-build experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and construction documentation.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead production efforts and manage multiple active projects.
• Demonstrated capability mentoring team members and maintaining high-quality outputs.