INTRODUCTION

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Project Architect to join the firm as part of our Aviation team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Generating creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Prepare and coordinate all project deliverables
• Manage contract administration responsibilities
• Coordinate with a variety of consultants
• Provide leadership to staff
• Manage client relations and ensure client satisfaction
• Function in a team lead capacity, while working on multiple challenging projects
• Assist with the 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 the project design and technical objectives of the project, in coordination with the Project Manager
• Execute coordination and integration of architectural and consultant documents
• Seek innovation in design solutions in an ongoing spirit of curiosity and increased project performance
• Demonstrate understanding of appropriate industry standards and construction practice
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Attend and conduct presentations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• This role is an in-office position
• Degree from a NAAB-accredited architecture program or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in commercial design; aviation experience strongly preferred or experience managing large teams on large-scale projects. Transportation-related experience is highly desired.
• Revit proficiency and technical excellence
• Thorough understanding of how a drawing set goes together
• Acumen for how things are built and constructability
• Understanding of building and accessibility codes
• Experience coordinating with a variety of consultants and contractors
• Interest in sustainable design
• Professional registration
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading project teams
• Ability to translate design concepts and information into images
• Confident presentation ability
• Potential travel opportunities

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

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 commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 annually – Chicago locations only

The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Chicago only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. In addition, base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.

Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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