Project Architect IV
Company: CannonDesign
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 29, 2025
Job Description:
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a
good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.ABOUT THE
ROLEThe successful candidate will perform in a Project Architect
role and will be responsible for leading the development of all
technical aspects and content of projects, coordinating work with
all disciplines to ensure an integrated set of deliverables, and
verifying compliance through team collaboration.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL
DO
- Lead design, production, coordination, and architectural
detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Lead and assist in coordination of engineering systems with
engineers and consultants; actively partner with Design Leadership
to carry through design intent; and coordinate with all other team
members on project assignments and documents.
- Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans.
- Communicate project status, design intent, construction
updates, and other critical information in a clear and compelling
way to the owner(s), consultants, and clients.
- Participate in Business Development activity and partner with
Marketing and Office Leadership as needed to help grow top
line.
- Take a proactive leadership role within the project team and
the office; take a leadership role in team meetings.
- Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently
require a physical walk-through of site.
- Develop and maintain positive client relations throughout the
life of the project.
- Facilitate integration of performance-based and sustainable
design strategies into design solution whenever possible.
- Lead project teams by implementing CannonDesign Method using
process expectations, best practices, reference standards, tools,
templates, and technology to achieve competitive advantage,
superior service delivery and quality, and enhanced team
productivity and profitability.
- Create a stimulating and rewarding environment that sets the
tone for design and technical excellence.
- Empower staff and delegate effectively; build high-performance
teams by encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
- Provoke critical thinking and critique of work; also, identify
and share lessons learned with teams.
- Supervise, monitor, train and direct work of interns and less
experienced team members.
- Monitor the technical quality of the projects by enforcing the
application of QA/QC process standards and requirements while
ensuring that all statutory requirements for the project are
achieved.
- Perform other duties as assigned.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
- Minimum 8+ years of related professional experience
required.
- Healthcare project experience required.
- Current Architectural Registration in the United States
required.
- CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
- Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
- Must possess business acumen.
- Must be a critical thinker.
- Must be highly analytical.
- Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work
with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.
- Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal
and written communication skills.
- Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability
to build a rapport with and lead the project team and client is
essential.
- Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office,
and Adobe Creative Suite required.SALARY AND BENEFITSThe salary
range for this position is $88,600 to $110,700 annually. This
salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of
possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may
ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for
the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and
vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary
insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote
work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a
general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at
. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic
location, work experience, education and/or skill level.ABOUT OUR
FIRMCannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience,
architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't
just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways
to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the
society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered
Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve
the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a
philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a
meaningful, lasting difference every day.ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not
simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is
what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all
employees, representative of the communities around us - and
focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity,
and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council,
Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy
initiatives.
- We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to
talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs
addressing, we're ready for you.Please note that candidates can
only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not
uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on
other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign
positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we
should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume
and portfolio when applying.As a condition of employment, all
employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including
compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our
internal policies and our Code of Conduct.CannonDesign is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a
work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful
discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to
prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant,
CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status,
genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis
prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any
and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has
complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated
in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
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