Senior Project Designer / Project Lead
NewGround
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead cross-functional teams (Strategy, Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, Environmental Graphics, Multi-sensory) to deliver integrated project solutions
- Serve as primary design point of contact for clients, ensuring a strong relationship, clear communication, alignment of vision, deliverables, and expectations
- Lead client communications through presentations, meetings, and email
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource allocations
- Coordinate internal and external consultants, vendors, and NewGround Build Team to maintain project momentum and quality
- Coordinate with Program Directors, Senior Project Managers, Pre-Construction Managers, and estimators from NewGround Build team
- Coordinate with Marketing and Business Development on project delivery
- Coordinate with local jurisdictions on project development
- Lead the team in development of details and technical drawings
- Deliver projects on schedule and within budget
- Maintain quality control as related to design
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture is required
- Architectural License preferred
- NCARB certification preferred
- 8 – 10+ years of professional experience in commercial architecture required
- Experience in design of corporate headquarters / office buildings preferred
- Experience in retail design preferred
- WELL AP credential preferred
- LEED AP credential preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sabbatical program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementdesign developmenttechnical drawingsbudget managementschedule managementresource allocationquality controlcross-functional team leadershipclient communicationpresentation skills
Soft Skills
strong relationship managementclear communicationalignment of visionorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipinterpersonal skillsnegotiationadaptability
Certifications
Architectural LicenseNCARB certificationWELL AP credentialLEED AP credential