Project Architect

Perkins&Will Employer:
Chicago, IL, USLocation:
Tue, Jan 7 '25Posted on:
Full-timeType:

As a Project Architect on the Perkins&Will Chicago team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:

• Planning, developing, and executing technical documentation which may include interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments
• Direct and coordinate production of schematic, design development and construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager
• Perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
• Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)
• Establish budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager
• Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients
• Work with engineering consultants through schematic and design development phases
• Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight
• Utilize your rock star technical skills in Revit and other design application software
• Work hard, play hard, and learn a lot along the way!

What you've accomplished:

• A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
• 8+ years of related experience
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit required
• Ability to direct and coordinate work efforts of emerging
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project
• Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Understanding of project management process
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire
• Licensure required

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)