Senior Architect/Project Manager

EXP•Chicago, IL

2h•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

EXP is seeking a Senior Architect/Project Manager-Mission Critical for their Chicago office. This role involves leading design and technical teams from conceptual design through construction, serving as the primary client contact, and managing project schedules. The Project Leader is responsible for overseeing both in-house teams and external subconsultants on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring technical coordination across all disciplines and maintaining the design concept. Responsibilities include developing and presenting client presentations, traveling for site surveys and meetings, ensuring designs comply with building codes and ADA requirements, overseeing bid and construction phases, and acting as a technical resource for project teams.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Architecture required
Detailed knowledge of architectural practice with emphasis client interaction, design development, preparation of construction documents,
Working knowledge of specification preparation, building materials, coordination with construction costs, and building codes.
Experience in construction administration
Ability to successfully balance client and PM expectations while meeting project deadlines.
Ability to work in a team & lead a team of designers across multiple disciplines.
Licensed Architect Required
Must be proficient with AutoCAD
Minimum of 15 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with mission critical projects preferred
Proficiency in Revit preferred with a working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketchup

Responsibilities

Oversight and coordination of design and technical team from Conceptual Design through Construction Documents and Construction Phase.
Primary Client Point of Contact.
Work with Program Manager and Project Manager to establish project schedules.
Oversight of in-house team as well as outside subconsultants on multiple projects simultaneously.
Oversight of technical coordination with all disciplines, ensuring the project is detailed and executed to maintain the design concept with technical astuteness.
Develop presentation documents and participate in presentations to clients.
Travel to client sites across the US for surveys or client meetings.
Ensure that designs meet applicable building code and ADA requirements.
Oversee corresponding bid and construction phase activities in the office and in the field.
Act as a technical resource for project teams.