PROJECT ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER

About the role

Bloom is seeking a passionate, driven, and client-focused Project Architect / Project Manager to join our growing Chicago office. The role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career within a multidisciplinary firm of talented architects and engineers committed to innovation, design excellence, and shared success.

Responsibilities

• Provide project team leadership to deliver complete, accurate construction drawings, specifications, and material selections
• Cook up and collaborate across disciplines including internal design team, consultants, contractors, clients and other agencies to meet overall project goals
• Independently contribute to the design and delivery of all project phases including design, producing technical drawings and specifications, and participating in all aspects of construction administration
• Facilitate integration of sustainable design strategies into design solutions
• Provide thorough and timely communication of project information between clients and the project team
• Manage projects using Bloom’s Project Management system including developing work plans, and managing budgets, schedules, and fees
• Contribute to business development strategy and activities, collaborating with the team in creating proposals, LOI’s, and researching new opportunities
• Maintain client relationships throughout projects, regularly keeping the client apprised of project progress. Initiate and maintains contact with other key project stakeholders to clarify, coordinate, and negotiate critical issues
• Attend industry events, conferences, and local community gatherings to meet potential clients, collaborators, and influencers
• Contribute to office initiatives, professional development efforts, and mentoring junior staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect in Illinois, NCARB preferred but not required
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Multidisciplinary experience in any or all of the following markets: Education, Commercial, Transit/transportation facilities, Municipal, Industrial
• Proven success in developing new clients and maintaining strong client relationships
• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of local and national building codes, standards, and regulations
• Construction Administration experience including submittal reviews, RFI’s, contractor coordination, knowledge of construction contracts, and experience with various construction types
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Sketch-Up, and other modeling and rendering software

Qualifications

• Commitment to challenging yourself to constantly improve and keep learning
• Strong work ethic and team player willing to accept a full range of responsibilities
• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
• Familiarity with sustainable and universal design principles; experience with LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, or Net Zero projects preferred
• Experience with public project delivery process is preferred
• Project Management training is preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Sketch-Up, and other modeling and rendering software

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package including a pay range of $100,000 – $140,000 annually
• Health insurance benefits
• Retirement savings plan

Pay

$100,000 – $140,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bloom Companies is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.