Senior Project Architect / Senior Architect

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Location & Schedule Notice: This is a full-time, in-office position at our office in Orland Park, IL. Candidates must reside within daily commuting distance.

• Project Leadership: Direct architectural design through all phases—from programming and schematic design to construction documentation and administration.
• Multi-Project Operations: Manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying scales and complexities while participating in project budgeting, scheduling, and staffing.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, owners, and stakeholders to foster strong relationships and support business development efforts.
• Consultant & Contractor Coordination: Work closely with consultants (MEP, structural, civil, landscape, specialty vendors) and collaborate directly with contractors during field observations and site visits.
• Technical Oversight & Permitting: Oversee code analysis, life safety plans, and jurisdictional permitting processes. Develop detailed construction documents and technical specifications.
• Construction Administration: Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders to resolve construction issues efficiently.
• Mentorship & Quality Control: Guide junior architects and designers while upholding firm design and technical standards.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture (NAAB-accredited preferred).
• Experience: 10–20 years of professional architectural experience with proven hands-on project management from concept to completion.
• Licensure: Licensed Architect (RA) or on an active track to obtain licensure.
• Code & Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of building codes (IBC, ADA, local jurisdictions) and expertise in construction documentation/detailing.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent organizational, client management, and team leadership skills.
• Location: Must live within commuting distance of Orland Park, IL for daily in-office collaboration.
  
  

• Revit: High proficiency required
• AutoCAD: Proficient
• Office & Detailing Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), specifications writing, and permitting/jurisdictional approval processes
• Preferred Software Experience: SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion, Bluebeam, or Adobe Creative Suite
  
  

• Designing veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, or medical facilities
• Multi-family housing project leadership
• Client management and business development exposure
• Construction administration and field observation
• Sustainable design practices (LEED or similar certifications a plus)
  
  

• Leadership and mentorship
• Problem-solving and technical troubleshooting
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Client relationship management
• Time and project management
• Collaborative teamwork

• Projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Clients place their trust in you and request repeat work.
• Junior staff grow and develop under your mentorship.
• Construction issues are resolved efficiently on-site.
• The firm’s design, technical, and quality standards are consistently upheld.
  
  

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonuses (as applicable)
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Professional development and licensing support
• 401(k) or retirement plan options