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NewGround · 4 days ago

Senior Project Architect / Project Lead

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

NewGround is seeking a Senior Project Architect / Project Lead responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of multiple projects from strategy and concept through completion. The role involves bridging various teams to ensure alignment with design intent, client goals, budgets, and schedules, while also mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

ArchitectureProject Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams (Strategy, Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, Environmental Graphics, Multi-sensory) to deliver integrated project solutions

Serve as primary design point of contact for clients, ensuring a strong relationship, clear communication, alignment of vision, deliverables, and expectations

Lead client communications through presentations, meetings, and email

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource allocations

Coordinate internal and external consultants, vendors, and NewGround Build Team to maintain project momentum and quality

Coordinate with Program Directors, Senior Project Managers, Pre-Construction Managers, and estimators from NewGround Build team

Coordinate with Marketing and Business Development on project delivery

Coordinate with local jurisdictions on project development

Be knowledgeable on application of building codes and regulations to projects

Lead the team in development of details and technical drawings

Deliver projects on schedule and within budget

Assist in the development of specifications

Assist in preparation of Contract Change Orders as required

Assist in the review of shop drawings

Make site visits as required

Assist the team in mentoring junior staff and involving them in the design process

Maintain quality control as related to design

Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

Qualification

Architectural LicenseRevitAutoCADProject ManagementNCARB certificationLEED AP credentialWELL AP credentialBuilding Codes KnowledgeConstruction TechniquesMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with rendering programs such as Enscape, Lumion, etc

Experience with Procore or comparable software

Experience with SpecLink or comparable software

Experience working with a design-build project delivery system

Ability to manage several projects at once at different stages of development

Ability to solve problems quickly, take and act on feedback, and collaborate effectively with team members, consultants, and clients

Strong organizational, verbal, visual, and written communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to organize and prioritize personal workload and make necessary adjustments in meeting strict deadlines

Substantial experience in project management and design team leadership

Experience in all phases of project development

Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate consultant work

Knowledge of building materials, building systems, site requirements, specifications, and construction techniques

Experience with the development of project cost estimates and general knowledge of value engineering techniques

Well versed in building codes, accessibility standards, zoning codes, and entitlement processes

Capable of independently managing, producing, coordinating, and executing the development and execution of construction documents when this role is needed

Architectural License required

8 – 10+ years of professional experience in commercial architecture required