Senior Project Architect - Lead Complex Design & Docs

Ghafari Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Health Savings Accounts

Teladoc

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking a Project Architect to lead design development, produce construction documents, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on projects of moderate to large size. The role emphasizes mentorship, schedule management, and adherence to client and code requirements.

Candidates should have 15+ years of architecture experience, a degree in architecture or architectural engineering, NCARB, and registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• NCARB certificate required.
• LEED Certification preferred.
• WELL Building Certification preferred.
• Registered Architect required.
• 15+ years related architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderate to large, complex projects.
• Provide mentorship and learning opportunities for less experienced staff.
• Establish design parameters, assess building systems options and cost criteria.
• Formulate the project work plan and lead execution.
• Oversee daily activities of the architectural project team and construction documents.
• Produce schematic design, design development and construction documents.
• Maintain architectural graphic standards and drawing set organization.
• Assist PM with schedule and budget, forecast resource needs.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and manage information exchange.
• Oversee production of construction documents and addenda/bulletins.
• Perform in-house construction administration duties (RFI responses, shop drawings).
• Maintain/improve office standards and tools; familiarity with Revit setup and laser scanning.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mentorship

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

NCARB certificate

LEED Certification

WELL Building Certification

Registered Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

BIM360/ACC

Recap

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking a Project Architect to lead design development, produce construction documents, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on projects of moderate to large size. The role emphasizes mentorship, schedule management, and adherence to client and code requirements.

Candidates should have 15+ years of architecture experience, a degree in architecture or architectural engineering, NCARB, and registration.