Senior City Architect - Plan Review & Code Compliance

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking an Architect IV for the Department of Buildings (Permitting) to assist in the design, construction, and renovation of municipal facilities. Location is 121 N LaSalle Street, with hours 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Starting salary is $99,408, and openings are subject to AFSCME bargaining unit rules.

This is a public-open posting with City employment protections. Under supervision, you will examine permit submissions for compliance with building codes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture with 3 years of professional architectural work experience
• Master's degree in Architecture with 2 years of professional architectural work experience

Responsibilities

• Examines permit submissions for compliance with occupancy, construction type, building height/area, fire-resistance, means of egress, accessibility, and architectural provisions
• Prepares clear plan review comments referencing applicable code provisions and required corrections
• Reviews revised submissions to verify deficiencies are resolved and compliance is maintained
• Interprets and applies code provisions, departmental policies, and plan review procedures
• Provides technical assistance to architects, designers, contractors, and applicants regarding code requirements and submission standards
• Meets with applicants to discuss requirements and facilitate timely resolution
• References complex interpretations to supervisory staff for determination
• Documents review findings, communications, revisions, and approvals in permitting systems
• Monitors reviews and meets departmental timelines and quality standards
• Prepares technical summaries, correspondence, and reports
• Recommends approval when requirements are satisfied
• Additional duties may be required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Job description

The City of Chicago is seeking an Architect IV for the Department of Buildings (Permitting) to assist in the design, construction, and renovation of municipal facilities. Location is 121 N LaSalle Street, with hours 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Starting salary is $99,408, and openings are subject to AFSCME bargaining unit rules.

This is a public-open posting with City employment protections. Under supervision, you will examine permit submissions for compliance with building codes and