Senior Project Architect | Revit & CAD Leader (In-Office)

American Institute of Architecture Students; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institute of Architecture Students in Chicago seeks a Project Architect to lead the production of construction documents, coordinate with project managers and junior staff, and oversee CAD/Revit production to maintain schedules.

The ideal candidate brings a professional degree in architecture, 5+ years of experience, licensure or licensure track, and strong leadership to guide cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience (excluding internships).
• Licensed or on track to become licensed.
• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).

Responsibilities

• Document Production: Producing construction documents and drawings.
• Coordination: Managing consultants and ensuring code compliance.
• Project Phases: Support all phases from Schematic Design to Construction Administration.
• Communication: Liaise between Project Manager, consultants, and clients.
• Mentorship: Assign tasks to junior staff and maintain drafting standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

American Institute of Architecture Students in Chicago seeks a Project Architect to lead the production of construction documents, coordinate with project managers and junior staff, and oversee CAD/Revit production to maintain schedules.

The ideal candidate brings a professional degree in architecture, 5+ years of experience, licensure or licensure track, and strong leadership to guide cross-disciplinary teams.