General

SCB is an award winning multi-disciplinary design firm with a national presence. We are looking for creative, passionate, and driven project architects to work on aviation projects in our Chicago office.

At SCB everyone touches the design. Our team is nimble, creative, and efficient. Our designs are responsive, responsible, and distinctive. Our people come from a range of backgrounds, and we value the varied perspectives, experience, and expertise they bring to their work.

Ideal candidates will exhibit a passion for design, show a willingness to work in a collaborative environment, and possess an advanced understanding of building materials, systems, details and construction techniques. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of talented and collaborative professionals on all aspects of project design and development under the direct supervision of a Senior Architect and/or Principal. You will also closely collaborate with the project team, including consultants, to prepare design studies, graphic representations, technical drawings, studies, and other materials related to architectural design.

Essential Skills/Attributes

Interested candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in architecture
• 5-15 years post-graduate, full-time working experience in an architectural firm
• Licensed Architect in the U.S.
• Experience in aviation, transportation, or complex public projects preferred
• Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, local zoning ordinances and building codes
• Display technical knowledge of building systems, material assemblies, and engineering concepts
• Ability to lead a project including consultants and internal staff
• A strong design sensibility
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, Newforma and Excel; familiarity with software programs such as Enscape, SketchUp, Rhino, Affinity and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases
• Lead team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor and train junior staff in a constructive and thoughtful manner
• Organize the work efforts of SCB’s project team on a day-to-day basis and function as the primary facilitator of communication between the in-house team and external consultants
• Research and promote opportunities for new or innovative system applications; proactively look for and implement processes to improve work product and efficiency.

Compensation

• Salary: $75,000 – $125,000 depending on experience
• We support our teams with competitive, comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, disability, paid holidays and time off, and 401K retirement matching. SCB has an established flexible work environment, and we encourage our employees to lead healthy and balanced lives.

SCB is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. SCB does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. SCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.