Project Architect (Chicago)

About UsClayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the art and science of building, providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.About Lamar Johnson CollaborativeLamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a team of high-energy professionals. We share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction. Lamar Johnson Collaborative attracts a dynamic and diverse group of people who work together to realize our clients vision. LJC is a growing firm and is recruiting top Project Management talent to join our growing team.The Specifics of the RoleOversees the integrated design of projects and/or development of construction drawings for projectsServes as primary coordinator with contractors and consulting engineersManages one or more team membersLeads design teams in developing proposals for potential clientsCapable of organizing and contributing to business development pursuitsResponsible for developing thought leadership in technical architecture and designLeads discussions in the local and regional design communityRecruits and interviews potential applicants to ensure practice growthRepresents LJC in the community and civic eventsPractices LJCs core values of integrity, humility and fearlessnessGuides and contributes to LJCs Core Councils (Culture, Integration, Practice, Process and Sustainability)Requirements A Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field.10+ years of relevant experience in architecture and design.Must be a registered architect.Demonstrated competence with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office.Exemplary written and spoken communicationComfort and poise presenting to external and internal audiences.Excellent interpersonal relationship-building and colleague-coaching skills.Proficient with client communications and relationship development.Some Things You Should KnowNo other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.The pace is fast!Why Clayco?2024 Best Places to Work Crain's Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.2024 ENR Midwest Midwest Contractor (#1).2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors Green Contractor (Top 5).BenefitsDiscretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual prehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!CompensationThe salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The LJC Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $88,000 - $132,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Created: 2025-09-24