A national architecture, engineering and design firm creating integrated planning and design solutions.
Senior architect leading data center design and delivery for mission critical projects.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Greater Chicago Area
Office Full-Time
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Planning
Mechanical Engineering
Healthcare Design
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Workplace
Housing
Mixed-use
Science and Technology
Higher Education
Pre K-12
Community Education
Role
Description
team lead
system design
site planning
spec development
submittal review
code research
Responsible for overseeing and directing project team members.
Monitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
Responsible for building system concepts and documentation processes from schematics through construction administration phases
Responsible for site and master planning development working with client and civil engineering teams as part of site entitlements and building design approvals process.
Attend project meetings as necessary.
Develop/edit project specifications in RIB SpecLink.
Prepare and monitor discipline work plans.
Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
Prepare and document code research for a project.
Sign and seal documentation prepared under the candidate's direct supervision.
Function as team leader on large, complex, and integrated architecture and engineering projects.
Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
Requirements
leed
revit
bachelor's
licensure
15 years
communication
LEED Accredited preferred, with a passion for sustainable and resilient design.
Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings.
Good written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree and licensure required.
Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
Ability to engage during project pursuits to support the Project Manager and Principal in Charge in the development of scope and fee.
Proficient in Revit.
Client facing, comfortable working directly with sophisticated client teams that have a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
Willingness and ability to work with remote team members using video conferencing and other tools.
Minimum fifteen years’ experience in the A/E industry preferred.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Since 1908
Years of Expertise
A century of architectural and engineering expertise informs their work.
2022
Strategic Growth
Through mergers like the integration of VAI Architects, they have expanded coast to coast.
Leveraging integrated, multi-disciplinary planning, they combine architecture, engineering, landscape, and interior design.
Projects include LEED-certified data centers, performing arts centers, and innovative educational campuses.
Maintains steady financials as a privately held firm, reinvesting in long-term growth and design excellence.
Known for delivering cohesive, technically adept spaces that seamlessly combine form, function, and innovation.
Culture + Values
Advancing Your World
Critical Thinking
Integrated Practice
Design Excellence
Environment + Sustainability
Carbon Neutral by 2030
Climate Commitment
Aims to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030.
Net Zero 2030 & 2040
Embodied Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero embodied carbon by 2040 and operational carbon by 2030.
Top 100 Green Firms
ENR Ranking 2023
Recognized among ENR's Top 100 Green Design Firms in 2023.
Sustainable Design Giants
Interior Design 2023
Named in Interior Design's Sustainability Giants list in 2023.
Signatory to AIA 2030 Commitment aiming for carbon neutrality of operational energy by 2030
Signatory to Carbon Leadership Forum’s MEP 2040 Challenge targeting net zero operational carbon by 2030 and embodied carbon by 2040
Signatory to 1.5 °C COP26 Communiqué and participant in AEC Sustainable Leaders Group “Build Back Greener” letter
Updated 2023 Sustainability Action Plan includes “Net Zero Everything” roadmap with accountability measures for all disciplines
Integrates sustainable planning, reduced non-renewable energy use, natural resource stewardship and resilience into standard design processes
Inclusion & Diversity
3.2/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company has received a Glassdoor rating of 3.2/5 for its diversity and inclusion initiatives, reflecting external evaluation of its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace.
Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion embedded in 'What we believe in: Individuality Together'
LinkedIn: 'foster collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning'
Glassdoor: pay‑equality pledge in place
Glassdoor: 'Diversity commitment' program supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce