Senior Technical Designer – Retail Architecture & Construction Docs

NORR; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is seeking a Senior Designer to develop design solutions into construction documents, coordinate with the design team, and ensure projects meet context, budget, and aesthetics. The role requires strong detailing, building materials knowledge, and collaboration with multiple disciplines.

You will work across all project phases, coordinating with engineers and consultants, and ensuring constructability and code compliance while supporting NORR’s multi-market portfolio in the US and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
• Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required.
• Post-secondary education completed; registration with a professional architectural association is an asset.
• 10+ years of project work experience.
• Experience in Retail projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Developing technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
• Performing design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluating site conditions and performs site surveys
• Reviewing project products, services, and shop drawings
• Processing permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits
• Coordinating with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

MEP familiarity

Building codes knowledge

10+ years experience

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

NORR is seeking a Senior Designer to develop design solutions into construction documents, coordinate with the design team, and ensure projects meet context, budget, and aesthetics. The role requires strong detailing, building materials knowledge, and collaboration with multiple disciplines.

You will work across all project phases, coordinating with engineers and consultants, and ensuring constructability and code compliance while supporting NORR’s multi-market portfolio in the US and beyond.