ARCHITECT III

Job Description

ARCHITECT III

Job Number 419398 Department of Housing, Construction & Compliance Division. Number of positions: 1. Under general supervision, the class independently performs senior‑level professional architectural duties in connection with the design, construction, and renovation of moderate‑scale projects of municipal buildings, facilities, and structures, and performs related duties as required. Essential Duties Reviews architectural plans and designs for construction and renovation projects of varying size, scope, and complexity to ensure adherence to established design criteria and requirements. Conducts field site visits to ensure conformance to architectural plans and project time schedules, and to make or approve design changes. Meets with departmental staff, developers, other architects, general contractors, and consultants to determine and/or revise scope of work, design, and technical specifications for moderate‑scale construction or renovation projects. Provides reviews of design, construction drawings, specifications, and contractor bids for new multi‑family construction and rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with departmental architectural design and technical, federal, state, and other city standards. Establishes timelines, implements processes, and monitors the progress of assigned projects. Leads internal design reviews with developers, architects, general contractors, and other city departments. Communicates meeting outcomes to attendees. Reviews general contractor change order request packages for accuracy and consistency with department policy and provides feedback and recommendations on reviewed requests. Prepares analysis and related reports on the status and costs of architectural projects. Tracks and maintains required documentation for assigned projects. Assists the public in interpreting department architectural and technical standard requirements. Responds to general inquiries from the public by phone, letter, and email. May advise less experienced architects on the preparation and review of architectural plans and drawings. Additional duties may be required for this position. Schedule Days: Monday – Friday. Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm.

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Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, supplemented by at least two (2) years of professional architectural work experience, or Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Architecture, supplemented by at least one (1) year of professional architectural work experience. Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following Previous work experience reviewing or preparing architectural drawings. Previous work experience with Chicago or other municipal zoning codes. Previous work experience with city, state, and/or federal building codes. American Institute of Architects (AIA) license. Proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint). Applications Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 05/28/2026. This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – BARGAINING UNITS 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. Instructions for City employees: Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’). Select your correct bargaining unit, upload your resume, and complete the application. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a rejected bid application. Application Evaluation Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date, apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code, and place candidates on an eligibility list. Commitment to Diversity To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075, providing a preference to veterans of the Armed Forces, residents of Socio‑Economically Disadvantaged Areas, and/or Chicago Public School high‑school graduates. These preferences do not apply to bidders. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. Contact City of Chicago #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Chicago