Project Architect

Perkins&Will • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Project Architect to join its Chicago studio in a hybrid role. The Project Architect leads the technical development, coordination, and delivery of architectural projects, helping translate design concepts into coordinated, accurate, and constructible project documentation. The role works closely with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, clients, and project leadership to carry design intent through every phase while balancing design excellence with technical expertise, quality assurance, and project execution.

The position contributes to complex project requirements, team collaboration, colleague mentorship, and Perkins&Will’s Living Design approach. It also supports integrated project delivery and high-performing projects through attention to building technologies, construction systems, materials, and sustainable design practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.
• Active professional architectural license.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, construction methods, building systems, specifications, and construction contract administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with experience coordinating architectural documentation and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, including the ability to collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Commitment to obtaining LEED Green Associate accreditation within six months of hire and pursuing professional accreditation in an area of Living Design.

Nice To Haves

• Approximately 8–10+ years of relevant architectural experience, particularly in technical project leadership, documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
• Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Enscape, Lumion, V-Ray, environmental analysis software, and physical modeling technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and coordination of architectural projects, translating design concepts into coordinated, accurate, and constructible documentation.
• Oversee preparation of drawings, specifications, and other project deliverables throughout design and construction phases.
• Manage project quality assurance and review documentation for compliance with design intent, contractual requirements, firm standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, and external consultants to support integrated project delivery.
• Lead regulatory reviews and coordinate submissions related to building codes, accessibility, zoning, and other jurisdictional requirements.
• Guide construction contract administration, including submittal reviews, requests for information, field observations, reporting, and project closeout.
• Communicate with clients on technical project matters and collaborate with project leadership to align technical decisions with design objectives, schedules, and financial goals.
• Participate in design reviews, charrettes, marketing pursuits, proposals, and interviews.
• Mentor team members and encourage collaboration.
• Stay informed about building technologies, construction systems, materials, and sustainable design practices that support high-performing projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior