Senior Project Architect — Hybrid, Lead Design & Delivery

NewGround; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Sabbatical program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NewGround, a leading design and delivery firm, seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead the preparation of architectural construction documents and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and interior teams. You will oversee consultants, manage BIM, and drive project delivery from concept through construction in a collaborative studio environment.

The ideal candidate holds an architectural license, NCARB is preferred, and LEED AP credential is desirable, with 10 years of commercial architecture

Qualifications

• Architectural License required
• NCARB certification preferred
• Multiple State Architectural Licenses preferred
• 10 years of professional experience in commercial architecture required
• LEED AP credential preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare working drawings
• Coordinate with the Design Architect on the design of the project
• Coordinate with Project Executives, Marketing and Business Development on project delivery
• Project design lead in client design meetings
• Coordinate with local project AHJ’s
• Prepare clarification of project development documents
• Assist in preparation of Contract Change Orders
• Assist checking shop drawings
• Make field trips as necessary to verify information
• Coordinate with engineering and specifications
• Assist in the preparation in specifications
• Be knowledgeable on application of building regulations to projects
• Function as detailer to the extent necessary to complete projects on schedule and within budget
• Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent
• Assist Design Studio Head in mentoring junior staff

Skills

Strong organization

Communication skills

MS Office

Revit

Speclink

Procore

Knowledge of building codes

Experience with multi-story buildings

Education

Architectural License

NCARB certification

Multiple State Architectural Licenses

LEED AP credential

Tools

Revit

Procore

Speclink

Job description

NewGround, a leading design and delivery firm, seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead the preparation of architectural construction documents and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and interior teams. You will oversee consultants, manage BIM, and drive project delivery from concept through construction in a collaborative studio environment.

The ideal candidate holds an architectural license, NCARB is preferred, and LEED AP credential is desirable, with 10 years of commercial architecture