Proficient in quantity take-offs and advanced cost estimating
Knowledge of local codes and architectural standards
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential
Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project is a plus
Responsibilities
Conceive and design architectural projects for various market needs
Manage small to medium architecture projects, supervising junior staff
Coordinate with interior design, site planning, and engineering teams
Maintain effective communication with clients and team members
Promote a positive and productive work environment
Benefits
401K match and employee stock ownership
Gym and transit subsidies
Paid volunteer time off
Parental leave
Continuing education reimbursement
Flexible work scheduling
Inclusive and collaborative work culture
Engaging social, wellness, and community service activities
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Take the next step in your architecture career. You'll both work on and manage design concepts and projects for new and existing buildings in a variety of markets. You'll enjoy flexibility to work remotely, work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.
WHO YOU ARE
You know architecture. You're passionate about design, have ten plus years of relevant experience, and earned your bachelors and/or masters in architecture. While preferred, an architecture license is not required. You have the ability to perform quantity take-offs and advanced cost estimating and edit CSI/MasterSpec for project requirements.
You're knowledgeable in local codes and standards. You have a solid understanding of the standards for advanced architectural planning and programming and possess the ability to perform City of Chicago, NFPA, ANSI, and IBC code reviews and prepare code evaluations.
You're a highly-motivated people-focused person. You're friendly and have a sense of humor. Connecting and communicating with people is important. As an aspiring leader, you work well independently or on a team.
You are proficient with business and design applications. You're knowledgeable in disciplinespecific design software tools. Microsoft Office and AutoCAD proficiency are a must; Microsoft Project is a plus.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You'll work on architectural design projects. You'll conceive, design, and prepare working drawings for new or modified structures in a variety of markets. You'll independently perform architectural assignments involving conventional types of plans, surveys, and investigation for private and public projects. You'll help coordinate interior design, site planning, and engineering to develop and execute architectural design concepts.
You'll lead projects. While they may start out small, you'll have the ability to manage architecture projects. You'll be responsible for daily supervision of the work performed by junior architects in the preparation of improvement plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications for private and public work projects. You'll keep the design support team productive and efficient throughout the project.
You'll connect with people. You'll work closely with both our architecture and facilities engineering teams. You'll regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members and interface with clients with the goal of building lasting relationships. Similarly, you'll interface directly with vendors.
You'll enjoy what you do. You'll work with great people, learn, grow and have a good time doing it.
SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY
An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long
For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.
