Senior Project Architect - Residential Design Leader

Wasson Enterprise; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan & generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Life insurance & disability coverage

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Lamar Johnson Collaborative, a Chicago-based architectural design firm, is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead residential projects from concept through construction. You will manage design, documentation, and coordination with engineers, consultants, and clients to deliver Type III–V podium and wrap buildings.

Ideal candidates have at least 10 years of residential-focused experience, a professional architecture degree, and a current architecture license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of architectural experience with residential focus.
• Degree in Architecture from an accredited school; license required.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential projects (Types III & V) from yield studies to construction administration.
• Provide design direction and ensure code compliance and accessibility requirements.
• Coordinate construction documents with engineers, consultants, and builders.
• Build client relationships and manage expectations throughout the project.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Client relations

Education

Architecture degree (B.Arch/M.Arch)

Registered Architect license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management software

Job description

Lamar Johnson Collaborative, a Chicago-based architectural design firm, is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead residential projects from concept through construction. You will manage design, documentation, and coordination with engineers, consultants, and clients to deliver Type III–V podium and wrap buildings.

Ideal candidates have at least 10 years of residential-focused experience, a professional architecture degree, and a current architecture license.