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Architect Position
Location: 211 N. Clinton St, Suite 3S Chicago, Illinois 60661
Salary Range: \$100,000-\$150,000/year, Negotiable based on experience
About AltusWorks
AltusWorks is a certified Disadvantaged and Woman-Owned (D/WBE) architectural design
firm specializing in historic preservation, building science, and adaptive reuse. Founded in
2003 by Ellen Stoner, the firm is built on the belief that existing buildings are renewable
assets that strengthen communities through thoughtful revitalization.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Architect with a minimum 10-15 years professional
experience and strong design and client relation skills to lead architectural design,
rehabilitation, and improvement projects. This role combines technical leadership, project
management, design expertise, and client collaboration to support the continued
operation and improvement of transportation and other public-sector projects
throughout the region.
Project Management & Technical Leadership
Lead architectural projects involving transit facilities, stations, maintenance
buildings, and public infrastructure improvements
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables while coordinating
with clients, consultants, and project teams
Develop creative design solutions that address accessibility, functionality,
durability, and long-term facility needs
Direct the preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and
construction documentation
Design Lead
Strong design skills
Ability to develop design concepts and engage others to carry out designs.
Balance the design and management of overlapping and concurrent projects.
Project & Client Coordination
Past experience on transit projects or public-sector project types
Coordinate with complex client agencies, including transit authorities and public-
sector clients
Support projects requiring compliance with agency standards and public
infrastructure guidelines
Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication,
responsiveness, and technical expertise
Participate in project pursuits, proposal development, and interview presentations
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Contribute to the firms collaborative seller-doer culture
Design & Documentation
Prepare and review architectural design and construction documents, details,
and technical specifications
Coordinate with engineering disciplines and specialty consultants to deliver
complete project documentation
Review construction progress and support quality control during project
implementation
Team Leadership
Mentor architectural staff
Direct project design, team task assignments and oversee quality, schedule, and
budget alignment
Promote a collaborative approach to problem-solving and project delivery
Qualifications
Professional degree in Architecture
Architect license in the state of Illinois
10 to 15 years minimum of architectural experience, including demonstrated
successful design and project management skills and responsibilities
Experience with transportation, transit, rail, or public infrastructure projects
preferred
Experience working with CTA, Metra or similar public-sector clients preferred
Strong knowledge of building systems, accessibility requirements, and renovation
of existing facilities
Experience preparing design and construction documents, technical reports, and
project deliverables
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office
Excellent communication, coordination, and presentation skills
What Were Looking For
We value professionals who are:
Curious and detail-oriented
Collaborativ e and dependable
Experienced in navigating complex public-sector projects