Project Architect

Perkins&Will • Chicago, IL

5d • $88,000 - $112,000 • 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, working with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and clients to carry design intent through every project phase. The role balances design excellence with technical expertise, quality assurance, and project execution, and contributes to resolving complex project requirements, team collaboration, colleague mentorship, and the firm’s Living Design commitment.

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 and experience coordinating architectural documentation and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Commitment to obtain LEED Green Associate accreditation within six months of hire and pursue 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 the technical development and coordination of architectural projects, translating design concepts into coordinated, accurate, and constructible documentation.
• Oversee the preparation of drawings, specifications, and other project deliverables through all design and construction phases.
• Manage quality assurance and review documentation for consistency with design intent, contractual requirements, firm standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, and external consultants to support integrated project delivery.
• Lead regulatory reviews and coordinate submissions for 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