PROJECT ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER
Commercial Sector
Chicago, IL
The Company
As a medium-sized architectural firm offering design, planning, and consulting services, conveniently located on the Magnificent Mile, our client the company has succeeded in retaining their “small firm” culture and atmosphere, without sacrificing the opportunity for individual growth and advancement. The firm offers a casual and professional working atmosphere, and pay and benefits commensurate with experience. Project portfolio includes; commercial, institutional, mixed-use, multi-family and hospitality.
The Position
Licensed architect with 6 to 10 years of experience; has overall project production and management responsibility for a variety of projects or project teams, including client contact, scheduling, and budgeting. Reports to a Senior Project Architect, Senior Project Design Architect, Principal or Partner. Commercial ground up projects.
Responsibilities:
- Manage project budgets, monitor and direct, and participate in production progress and scheduling. Review billing packets and staff time-sheets.
- Prepare Building and Zoning Code review. Document code review and compliance.
- Communicate and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and code reviewers/enforcers and management related to daily business operations.
- Ensure accurate preparation of project construction documents. Coordinate and communicate with the client, consultants and team members for the preparation of documents.
- Review and maintain records of shop drawings, project submittals, etc. for document compliance.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, based upon project deadlines.
- Prepare and distribute meeting minutes in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or in a related field (construction or engineering)
- Must be a licensed architect with the ability to become NCARB certified.
- Proficiency with relevant computer programs, including: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and Adobe Acrobat and office filing systems.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exhibit excellent, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with senior management, external client organizations and vendors.
Compensation and Benefits
Depends on experience and certifications
- $60,000 - $80,000 annual salary (DOE),
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, 401K match, short and long term disability. Complimentary gym membership, summer office hours and growth potential.
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Why work with Interior Talent?
- OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOU
- Exclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industries
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