Senior Architectural Designer

EXP; Illinois; On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Architectural Designer, where your creativity and expertise will help shape the future of aviation, transit, and commercial buildings. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a talented team to prepare construction documents, coordinate project requirements, and ensure compliance with local codes. Your experience in architectural design will shine as you lead the development of innovative design alternatives and present them to clients. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and employee-owned environment that values diversity and sustainable results.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

401(k) Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architectural design and project coordination.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD for producing contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents in coordination with project teams.
• Lead design presentations and develop design alternatives.

Skills

Architectural Design

Project Coordination

Code Compliance

Client Presentation

Technical Specifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

3D Studio

Rhino

V-Ray

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Senior Architectural Designer

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Aviation, Transit and Commercial Buildings team, of the Buildings Sector, based in Chicago IL.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

1. Prepare construction documents in coordination with multi-discipline project team of architects and engineers.
2. Coordinate project requirements and development of construction documents with subconsultants.
3. Meet with product vendors to review specific products to be incorporated into the projects.
4. Perform code reviews and meet independently with local code officials to review and determine specific local code requirements and project compliance.
5. Perform bid phase and construction phase tasks including site visits, review of shop drawings, responding to requests for information, and issuing clarifications.
6. Lead the development of design alternatives using a variety of media, including computer visualization, and physical models. Work in coordination with and oversight of the Principal Architect.
7. Lead the development of presentation documents and make design presentations to Clients.

What your experience looks like

1. Degree in architecture required from an Accredited University. Bachelor’s Degree required.
2. Must have 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
3. Must have demonstrated ability to use computer software for design.
4. Must have detailed knowledge of all phases of architectural and engineering practice.
5. Must be proficient in the production of contract documents including Technical Specifications.
6. Must be proficient in production with Revit and AutoCad.
7. Experience with Sketchup, Photoshop, 3D Studio, Rhino, V-Ray, and other imaging and rendering software.

The salary range for this role is $78,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.