Technical Architectural Designer

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Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company – Great Places to Work 2023 – Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, – Best Places to Work in Construction 2023.

The Technical Architectural Designer is a member of our design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services to our clients for construction and design programs. Our Designer is an architectural design professional, who is accountable for producing accurate design and construction documents for our multi-site, commercial clients and supporting other team members in achieving team goals.

This is a hybrid position based in our Downers Grove, IL office.



Job Responsibilities

• Prepares complete, accurate and code compliant construction documents.
• Provides technical and creative design solutions that align with program intent.
• Responsible for determining the appropriate building components and their design application.
• Responsible for maintaining project schedules, deadlines and commitments for all projects.
• Coordinates work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Notifies supervisor of changes in project scope and advises if a change order proposal is needed.
• Possesses a working knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements.
• Conducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.
• Accountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.
• Project liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions to the construction documents.
• Oversees staff architects, designers and technicians.
• Review / evaluate others work and provide productive feedback and technical direction.
• Eligible for Designer of Record signing and sealing responsibilities, based on business need.
• Works with supervisor and peers to pursue professional development.
• Participates in the development of more junior members of the team.
• Participates in NCARB’s Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Program.
• Accountable for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision on large-scope projects with many complexities.
• May represent the company at client project meeting and visit project sites to verify scope, exiting conditions and other related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent; master’s degree preferred.
• 7 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Revit (required), Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch Up, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet. 3ds Max is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of architectural building design, infrastructure, principles, and advanced techniques.
• Familiar with MEP systems and structural systems.
• Expertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials.
• Capable of completing complicated and difficult architectural assignments and large, complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time.
• Experience of multi-site commercial projects in the retail and restaurant industries, preferred.

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