Senior Self-Cert Architect
hace 11 días
Chicago
Job Description We’re hiring a Senior Self-Certification Architect to join a growing design/build firm with an expanding design and engineering services group. This role is ideal for an experienced, Chicago-licensed architect who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and wants to play a key role in growing a collaborative practice. What You’ll Do • Lead architectural design projects across rooftop structures, residential, multi-unit, and mixed-use buildings, • Manage projects from concept through permitting and construction coordination, • Supervise and mentor junior designers, ensuring zoning and building code compliance, • Work closely with in-house engineering, inspection, and construction teams, • Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines, • Communicate directly with clients and internal stakeholders, • Support business growth through collaboration and leadership Requirements, • 10+ years of experience as a Chicago-licensed Architect, • Self-Certification experience strongly preferred, • Strong knowledge of local zoning, permitting, and building codes, • Experience managing projects independently and supervising designers, • Confident, self-motivated professional with strong organizational skills, • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, • Construction experience and/or experience designing and building a personal residence preferred Benefits, • Salary range: $120,000 – $170,000 per year, • 401(k), • Health insurance, • Paid time off (PTO), • Performance-based incentives, • Primarily in-person role with flexibility to support work/life balance