Project Architect

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve.

To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

In this role, you will be a part of the Aviation, Transit and Commercial Buildings team, of the Buildings Sector
, based in the Chicago office.

A Project Architect represents the Firm’s interests through effective project leadership and actions that advance the Firm’s mission and business interests. The Project Architect speaks for the Firm and conducts himself/herself in a manner commensurate with a position of leadership and mentoring within the Firm. Your responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate the technical development of projects working under Project Managers and Principals from Conceptual Design through Construction Documents and Construction Phase.
• Cooperate with a multi‑discipline team of architects and engineers, both in‑house staff and outside sub‑consultants, ensuring the project is detailed and executed to maintain the design concept with technical astuteness and within the project budget.
• Multi‑task and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop presentation documents and participate in presentations to clients.
• Develop design concepts under the leadership of the Principal Designer.
• Participate in design phase activities by providing expertise in detail development.
• Develop construction drawings and specifications for all project phases.
• Ensure that designs meet applicable building code requirements.
• Assist with all corresponding bid and construction phase activities in the office and in the field.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture required from an accredited university.
• Architectural license required.
• LEED AP a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of architectural and engineering practice with emphasis on design, design development, preparation of construction documents, preparation of specifications, building materials, construction costs, and building codes.
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD & Revit.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.