Senior Architect (Chicago, IL)

Planate Management Group$125K — $140K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture
  • Registered Architect (RA) certification required
  • Minimum 10 years in design and construction at active medical facilities
  • Experience with VA Design Manuals and Specifications
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, codes, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Demonstrated capability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret construction contract documents and specifications.
  • Perform constructability reviews impacting hospital operations.
  • Monitor project schedules, budgets, and change orders; provide recommendations to the COR.
  • Conduct inspections for quality assurance and safety compliance.
  • Guide design modifications and value engineering efforts.
  • Hold weekly/monthly progress meetings and prepare status reports.
  • Supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary personnel.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • 401K plan eligibility from day one
  • Health and Savings Account plan
  • Life and AD&D insurance coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Wellness offerings
  • Professional training and development
  • License and certification support
  • Recognition and rewards programs
  • Travel insurance
Full Job Description
We are looking for a licensed professional Architect to lead the design and construction oversight for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (VAMC), Chicago, IL Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade project. As an Architect, you will ensure that construction activities comply with VA standards, federal and state codes, and project requirements, while supporting quality assurance, cost control, and schedule management.

Project duration: one year plus two option years

Salary: $125k - $140k/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
  • Perform constructability reviews and assess impacts on hospital operations.
  • Monitor project schedules, budgets, and change orders; provide recommendations to the COR.
  • Conduct inspections for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
  • Provide guidance on design modifications, value engineering, and long-lead items.
  • Attend weekly/monthly progress meetings and prepare project status reports.
  • Supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary personnel as needed

Qualifications to be successful in the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture
  • Must be a Registered Architect (RA)
  • Minimum 10 years of combined design and construction experience in active medical facilities.
  • Experience with VA Design Manuals, Specifications, and TIL.
  • Knowledge of construction contract documents, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Proven ability to supervise and manage personnel across disciplines.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
  • Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401K plan eligibility upon hire
  • Health and Savings Account plan
  • Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Offering
  • Training and Development
  • License/Certification support
  • Recognition and Rewards program
  • Travel Insurance

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