The posting
Job Description
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Senior Project Architect
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Aviation, Transit and Commercial Buildings team, of the Buildings Sector, based in Chicago, IL
A Senior Project Architect represents the Firm’s interests through effective project leadership and actions that advance the Firm’s mission and business interests. The Senior Project Architect speaks for the Firm and conducts him/herself in a manner commensurate with a position of leadership and mentoring within the Firm. Your responsibilities include:
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Lead and coordinate the technical development of projects working under Project Managers and Principals from Conceptual Design through Construction Documents and Construction Phase.
- Ability to coordinate with a multi-discipline team of architects and engineers, both in-house staff and outside subconsultants, ensuring the project is detailed and executed to maintain the design concept with technical astuteness and within the project budget.
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Develop presentation documents and participate in presentations to clients
- Develop design concepts under the leadership of the Principal Designer
- Participate in design phase activities by providing expertise in detail development
- Develop construction drawings and specifications for all project phases
- Ensure that designs meet applicable building code requirements
- Assist with all corresponding bid and construction phase activities in the office and in the field
What your experience looks like
- Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture required from an accredited University
- Architectural license required
- LEED AP a plus
- Detailed knowledge of architectural and engineering practice with emphasis on design, design development, preparation of construction documents, preparation of specifications, building materials, construction costs, and building codes
- Must be proficient with AutoCAD & Revit
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role
The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.
