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Senior Project Architect

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior Project Architect leading teams to manage mid- to large-scale building projects from conceptual design through construction completion.

Role type

Senior IC Project Architect

Builds

Mid- to large-scale building projects across sectors including Science & Technology, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial, Transportation, and Federal.

Domain

Architecture and Building Design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Architectural design, project management, team leadership, contract document development, design review coordination, cost analysis, construction evaluation, BIM/Revit proficiency, building code knowledge, sustainability practices.

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Architecture, 8+ years experience, visualization tools (Enscape/Lumion), federal project experience, LEED Accreditation.

Technologies

Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, ACC, Bluebeam, BIM.

Responsibilities

Provide architectural guidance, calculations, and recommendations; manage groups of architects and designers; lead development of contract documents through SD, DD, CD, CA phases; prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details; coordinate quality control reviews; coordinate internal and external disciplines; attend design reviews with clients and agencies; validate design decisions based on cost analysis; evaluate contractor progress during construction.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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