Senior Project Architect | Lead Design & Delivery

Dunne Kozlowski; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunne Kozlowski, based in Chicago, seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead an architectural team from concept through construction. You will own project execution, team performance, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while contributing to production when required.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years' experience, strong leadership, and hands-on architectural expertise with Revit and BIM workflows. Hybrid work schedule with studio time in Chicago is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in an architectural firm.
• Demonstrated experience managing both architectural projects and direct reports.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and hold project teams accountable.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM workflows.
• Strong understanding of architectural documentation, consultant coordination, building codes, and construction processes.
• Excellent communication, delegation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of architectural professionals, establishing clear expectations, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to ensure team members have the resources and information needed to succeed.
• Delegate effectively, monitor progress, and ensure assigned responsibilities are carried through to completion.
• Foster a collaborative, proactive environment where team members take ownership of their work and support one another.
• Identify challenges early, remove obstacles, and make decisions that keep the team and its projects moving forward.
• Oversee multiple architectural projects from concept through construction, ensuring successful execution against schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, workloads, and resource allocations.
• Anticipate project needs, identify potential roadblocks, and implement solutions before they affect progress.
• Set clear priorities, coordinate team efforts, and hold the team accountable for deadlines and commitments.
• Track project performance against goals, including resource utilization, schedule adherence, and budget performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, team efficiency, and overall project delivery.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain project momentum.
• Provide architectural and technical oversight throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Review and mark up drawings, coordinate consultants, research applicable codes, and ensure the quality and completeness of project documentation.
• Ensure projects meet applicable building codes, regulations, and established design and quality standards.
• Maintain working proficiency in Revit and other architectural production tools to Review/guide and contribute to production.
• Take a hands-on approach when project demands require additional support, whether through drawing production, technical coordination, documentation, or problem-solving.
• Lead by example, demonstrating a willingness to contribute wherever needed to help the team succeed.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Mentoring

Communication

BIM workflows

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM workflows

Job description

Dunne Kozlowski, based in Chicago, seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead an architectural team from concept through construction. You will own project execution, team performance, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while contributing to production when required.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years' experience, strong leadership, and hands-on architectural expertise with Revit and BIM workflows. Hybrid work schedule with studio time in Chicago is expected.