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Senior Mission Critical Project Architect

SmithGroup JJR
Chicago, IL
Full-time

Working with us, you will :

  • Provide technical leadership on office’s largest mission critical design commissions, while concurrently overseeing and providing guidance on multiple small to medium-scale projects.
  • Conduct quality control review and enforce guidelines.
  • Direct team members and others in the application of architectural standards and guidelines.
  • Serve as an office-wide resource providing guidance on unusual or complex issues.
  • Work closely with design architects, technical architects and owners in development of documentation as well as construction administration follow through.
  • Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
  • Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

An ideal candidate has :

  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading architecture teams on mission critical projects including data centers and high-performance computing facilities.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
  • Minimum 15 years of professional experience as a technical architect, leading and working with medium to large- -sized projects.
  • LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration required.
  • Strong technical competence and proven experience in schematic design through construction documents.
  • Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, construction practices and methodologies.
  • Experience leading other architects and project groups.
  • Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit and SketchUp.
  • Strong leadership, written and verbal communication and organizational skills, facilitating the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays.

Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply.

If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact

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