Project Architect - Project Architect, Project Architecture

Project Architect

Our Farnsworth Group, Chicago office is growing, and we are looking for a highly motivated Project Architect excited to help us grow in the municipal, commercial, and higher education markets. In this role, you will have the opportunity to market and manage multi-disciplinary teams for a wide range of project types. You will be a part of a rapidly growing office, while also working alongside and obtaining support from our strong national architectural team.

Understand all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.

Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.

Coordinate project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.

Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence with FGI standards

Lead project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, structural and MEP engineering) and with external consultants.

Communicate with clients related to project technical matters.

Administer project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.

Lead construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.

Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.

Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.

Demonstrate strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.

Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support

Bachelor's Degree Architecture, from an accredited program, required; Registered Architect (NCARB preferred, but not required)

• 10+ years of work experience in architectural design and planning within core markets
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience
• Proficient use of Revit a plus.
• Experience with Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office preferred
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and managerial skills

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! With more than 600 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Development and Training
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Hybrid Work Program

Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Salary Range: $88,000-$115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.