Project Architect | Data Centers

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or co-workers.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication.

Our strength lies in our people, and those people consistently exceed expectations.

We are actively recruiting experienced, registered Project Architects to join the firm in our Chicago office location as part of our Data Centers market sector.

Our firm offers unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth by offering a wide-range of project responsibilities and team leadership roles.

Are you ready to join a team that works with the world’s largest and most innovative clients across the world? Our Data Centers team’s dominance in the industry speaks for itself from intricate designs joining downtown infrastructures to meeting the evolving needs of our clients for the world’s most critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

At Corgan we offer unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth through a wide range of project responsibilities and leadership roles.

Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate on a variety of projects in scale and scope.

Our ideal Project Architect will be a team-oriented, highly-motivated individual working with leadership to ensure client satisfaction and the ability to function in a team lead capacity, while working on multiple, challenging projects.

Responsibilities include :

• Execute coordination and integration of architectural and consultant construction documents including redlining, detail review, QA QC check and consultant coordination
• Generate creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Translate concepts and information into images
• Execute the process of preparing and completing usable construction document detailing solutions
• Assist with creation and management of project schedules
• Develop & present appropriate technical solutions to stakeholders
• Assist with leading project studio team members, leveraging strengths, and providing mentorship
• Work proactively to resolve issues that arise between project, design, and technical objectives of the project, in coordination with Project Manager
• Demonstrate understanding of appropriate industry standards and construction practice
• Apply knowledge of construction methods and timelines
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Attend and conduct presentations
• Manage client relations

Qualifications

Qualified candidates already exhibit these strengths and talents :

• Professional, NAAB accredited degree in Architecture or equivalent is required
• 7+ years of experience in commercial architecture
• Data Center experience or experience supporting large teams on large-scale projects required
• Professional registration or anticipation of registration
• High commitment to QA / QC
• Thorough understanding of how a drawing set goes together
• Acumen for how things are built and constructibility, and the ability to apply that knowledge to support the project design and budget
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Exhibit strong marketing and client relations experience and capabilities
• Display strengths in master planning, conceptual design, and technical excellence
• Strong and effective organizational and communication skills
• Confident presentation ability
• Revit proficiency strongly preferred; experience with other 3D software is a plus.
• Candidates should be efficient with coordinating project deliverables and client expectations
• Experience preparing all stages of design documentation, performing construction administration, and consultant coordination are required
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Flexible attitude and ability to juggle multiple priorities is essential

At Corgan, we believe social responsibility should be a holistic approach to supporting the community and environment. We commit our time and talent through service, provide financial support through giving, balance elevated design with responsible, sustainable solutions, and cultivate equity and inclusivity inside and outside our firm.

We share a deep curiosity about how we can improve lives through design. We are curious about the world we have and the world that is emerging.

This passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other.

Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Maybe that is why so many of our client relationships span decades.

From our earliest days, the Corgan philosophy of work and life balance was an important and valued part of our culture. As we’ve grown, our commitment to the well-being of our employees has only become stronger and more defined.

Corgan promotes a healthy balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Only applications received through our website will be considered.* EOE / M / F / Disability / Vet

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