Senior Architectural Designer – Project Lead
NewGround
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Overseeing the design and delivery of multiple projects from strategy and concept through completion
- Leading cross-functional teams (Strategy, Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, Environmental Graphics, Multi-sensory) to deliver integrated project solutions
- Serving as primary design point of contact for clients
- Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource allocations
- Coordinating internal and external consultants, vendors, and NewGround Build Team to maintain project momentum and quality
- Coordinating with Program Directors, Senior Project Managers, Pre-Construction Managers, and estimators from NewGround Build team
- Leading the team in development of details and technical drawings
- Delivering projects on schedule and within budget
- Assisting in the development of specifications
- Maintaining 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
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with rendering programs such as Enscape, Lumion, etc.
- Experience with Procore or comparable software
- Experience with SpecLink or comparable software
- Ability to manage several projects at once at different stages of development
- Strong conceptual design skills
- Strong organizational, verbal, visual, and written communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Substantial experience in project management and design team leadership
- Experience in all phases of project development
- Knowledge of building materials, building systems, site requirements, specifications, and construction techniques
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 managementdesigntechnical drawingsspecificationsbuilding materialsbuilding systemsconstruction techniquescorporate headquarters designretail designconceptual design
Soft Skills
organizational skillsverbal communicationvisual communicationwritten communicationcollaborative teamworkleadershiptime managementresource allocationquality controlclient relations
Certifications
Architectural LicenseNCARB certificationWELL AP credentialLEED AP credential