Transit Facilities Design Lead - Senior Architect

CDM Smith; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Chicago seeks a Senior Transit Facilities Architect to lead architectural design of complex transit infrastructure. You will serve as technical authority for transit facilities, including stations, maintenance and storage facilities, and related buildings.

Deliver designs from concept to construction, direct design teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary partners, and ensure permit-ready contract documents for active transit environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and RA registration required or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in transit/architecture projects.
• Travel may be required; frequency depends on duties and workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for transit facility projects from planning through construction.
• Act as Architect of Record when required and ensure design quality.
• Coordinate with engineering, systems, construction, and operations teams.
• Mentor junior staff and manage design deliverables and risk.
• Support proposals and fee definitions for transit facility pursuits.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

CADD

Modeling software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

RA certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rendering software

Job description

CDM Smith in Chicago seeks a Senior Transit Facilities Architect to lead architectural design of complex transit infrastructure. You will serve as technical authority for transit facilities, including stations, maintenance and storage facilities, and related buildings.

Deliver designs from concept to construction, direct design teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary partners, and ensure permit-ready contract documents for active transit environments.