Senior Project Architect (Government)

This role is located in Chicago, IL

Job Description

BKV Group seeks a Senior Project Architect with 8-12+ years’ related experience to join our growing Government team. Ideally, we are looking for a well-rounded, licensed architect who has extensive experience in all aspects of the design and documentation for civic Government projects (e.g. Fire/EMS, Justice, Law Enforcement, Courthouses, City Halls, County Offices, etc.).

Follow the link to view BKV’s Government portfolio: BKV Group: Government Look Book by BKV Group – Issuu

Project related responsibilities include the following

Work closely with the Development Managing Partner, Practice Leader and Project Manager to lead the design and technical documentation for projects.

Implement code review requirements and respective documents to obtain review and approval of the plans for code compliance.

Plan the layout of projects and coordinate and integrate engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.

Prepare scale drawings and contract documents utilizing Revit for deliverable packages to Contractors, Clients and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

Prepare project production design and drawings.

Construction document detailing and coordination of technical systems/envelope assemblies.

Implement technical reviews as part of production process.

Coordinate design and production drawings and specification documents.

Qualifications

Must have four years’ college or university degree. Masters degree preferred.

Professional license required.

8-12+ years’ related experience as a licensed professional required.

Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.

Proficient in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation range

$110,000 – $125,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 245+ regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context.

As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success.

We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit?

We want to hear from you!