Senior Industrial Architect, RA — Plants & Cleanrooms

BW Design Group; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group is seeking an Architect RA to join our team in Oak Park, IL. You will collaborate with engineers and designers to develop facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution, leading design through construction documents and permits.

This role requires strong communication, leadership, and code proficiency, with travel as needed. The position emphasizes advancing project teams, creating concept renderings, and ensuring quality construction documentation for complex

Qualifications

• Seven years minimum facilities architectural design experience with lead responsibility
• Experience with code studies/evaluations for semiconductor facilities or hazardous areas (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC)
• Experience in creating construction documents for semiconductor/pharma/biotech/medical devices/food & beverage
• Experience in ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces
• Willingness to travel for project requirements

Responsibilities

• Design facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations
• Develop architectural solutions with project teams and owners
• Lead architectural design for industrial projects and coordinate with engineering teams
• Stamp and sign architectural construction documents
• Conduct site visits and act as construction administrator
• Develop facility programs from production flow and environmental needs
• Create renderings to communicate concepts to clients
• Develop base plans and communicate with other disciplines
• Prepare schematic designs and sketches
• Research materials or alternative building methods as needed
• Develop specs and oversee plans for permits and construction
• Respond to RFIs and review submittals during pre-construction and construction
• Provide guidance to architectural designers
• Support client relationships and project execution

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)

Master of Architecture (MArch)

NCARB license

Registered Architect license (RA)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

BW Design Group is seeking an Architect RA to join our team in Oak Park, IL. You will collaborate with engineers and designers to develop facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution, leading design through construction documents and permits.

This role requires strong communication, leadership, and code proficiency, with travel as needed. The position emphasizes advancing project teams, creating concept renderings, and ensuring quality construction documentation for complex