Senior Project Architect - Higher Education (Hybrid)

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) is seeking an Architect IV-T in Chicago to lead medium-to-large-scale projects for the Higher Education sector. You will direct documentation, coordination among disciplines, and regulatory approvals, while mentoring teams and supporting firm-wide quality objectives.

The role emphasizes technical delivery, leadership, and the potential to act as Architect of Record on selected projects. A hybrid work model is offered to balance collaboration with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year degree) is required.
• Licensure is required; NCARB preferred.
• LEED accreditation or similar sustainability credential preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience with a technical delivery focus.
• Proficiency in BIM/Revit and MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience with Revizto for 3-D coordination preferred; UpCodes and RIB Speclink preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large-scale architectural projects from start to finish.
• Manage project documentation and consultant coordination.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and AHJ permitting processes.
• Coordinate across design and engineering disciplines and production teams.
• Mentor junior staff and support internal quality initiatives.
• Lead construction administration activities (RFIs, submittals, field reports).
• Serve as Architect of Record when assigned and sign/seal documents.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Flexible

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Tools

BIM/Revit

Revizto

UpCodes

RIB Speclink

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) is seeking an Architect IV-T in Chicago to lead medium-to-large-scale projects for the Higher Education sector. You will direct documentation, coordination among disciplines, and regulatory approvals, while mentoring teams and supporting firm-wide quality objectives.

The role emphasizes technical delivery, leadership, and the potential to act as Architect of Record on selected projects. A hybrid work model is offered to balance collaboration with autonomy.