Senior Project Architect- Hybrid WFH Schedule
Job Description
Senior Project Architect
Downtown Chicago, IL
Established Architecture Firm – 100+ Years in Practice
A nationally recognized architecture firm with over a century of history is seeking an experienced Senior Project Architect to join its Chicago headquarters. With a portfolio spanning complex projects across the United States and select international markets, this firm is known for delivering high profile work across industrial, healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and entertainment sectors.
This role will lead the architectural execution of large scale projects ranging from $50M to $300M+, working alongside a highly collaborative design and technical team. The firm offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging buildings with real scale and complexity, while maintaining a stable, long standing reputation in the industry.
The Role
The Senior Project Architect will play a key role in leading the technical development and delivery of projects from design development through construction administration.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead architectural production and technical coordination for large scale projects across multiple sectors
- Develop and manage construction documents, detailing, and drawing sets through all phases
- Coordinate with internal design teams, consultants, engineers, and external stakeholders
- Ensure projects meet design intent, technical quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Mentor and guide junior architects and architectural staff
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project coordination sessions
- Support project managers in schedule coordination, documentation reviews, and technical problem solving
Project Portfolio
- Projects include a diverse mix of complex building types such as:
- Industrial and advanced manufacturing facilities
- Healthcare and medical campuses
- High rise and mid rise multifamily developments
- Commercial and mixed use buildings
- Entertainment and cultural venues
- Typical project values range from $50M to $300M+, with work across major US markets and occasional international projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
- 10+ years of professional experience within an architecture or design firm
- Strong experience delivering large scale commercial, healthcare, industrial, or mixed use projects
- Proficiency with Revit and BIM coordination
- Strong knowledge of construction documentation, detailing, and technical coordination
- Experience working on projects exceeding $50M in value
- Licensed Architect preferred but not required
On Offer
- Base salary of $130,000- $170,000 DEO
- Company ESOP
- Annual bonus potential of up to 20%
- 4 weeks PTO
- 2 days work from home per week
- Clear career path internally
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.