Position: Senior Project Architect (Full-time)
Location: Williams Architects | Aquatics Itasca, IL (Hybrid)
About the job:
Williams Architects Aquatics, a nationally recognized architecture and planning firm specializing in community-centered public facilities, is seeking a full-time Senior Project Architect to support our growing national practice. This positions are based in our Itasca, IL office with a partial (2 days per week) remote working arrangement.
As a Senior Project Architect, you will:
- Prepare and manage the creation of design and construction document deliverables for a wide variety of public sector projects using Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, and Photoshop in accordance with firm standards.
- Participate in bidding, permitting, and construction phase activities, including creation of bid phase addenda, submittal of documents for permit review, construction submittals review, RFI responses, and on-site construction phase observation.
- Research applicable code, zoning, and permitting requirements for projects.
- Research materials, products, and systems for projects.
- Write and edit specifications and project manuals for projects.
- Participate in the project design and concept development process internally and with clients, within parameters set by firm management.
- Assist in developing graphics and concepts for business development efforts.
- Mentor and manage work of junior architectural staff.
- Perform firm support and business development tasks as needed.
Education and Experience Required:
- Degree in Architecture or Architectural Studies from an accredited program.
- 8+ years of experience within an architectural firm, preferably with non-residential projects.
- Architectural license / AXP track preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit required. A Revit skills screening will be administered as part of the interview process.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with office leadership and clients.
- Ability to self-manage tasks from start to finish with minimal oversight.
- Strong orientation towards client satisfaction and interest in business development preferred.
We offer an industry-leading benefit package including competitive compensation, opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 3+ weeks of paid vacation and sick time, and eligibility for the firm’s profit-sharing plan.
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples illustrating professional experience in construction document production to Andy Dogan at ardogan@williams-architects.com.