At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Project Architect for Mission Critical and Commercial Building projects.
A Project Architect represents EXP’s interests through effective project leadership and actions that advance the Firm’s mission and business interests. This position can be located in the Chicago, IL office.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- A Project Leader represents EXP’s interests through effective project leadership and actions that advance the Firm’s mission. The Project Leader speaks for the Firm and conducts him/herself in a manner commensurate with a position of leadership within the Firm. Your responsibilities include:
- Responsible for oversight and coordination of design and technical team from Conceptual Design through Construction Documents and Construction Phase. Primary Client Point of Contact.
- Work with Program Manager and Project Manager to stablish project schedules.
- Oversight includes in-house team as well as outside subconsultants on multiple projects simultaneously. Oversight of technical coordination with all disciplines, ensuring the project is detailed and executed to maintain the design concept with technical astuteness.
- Develop presentation documents and participate in presentations to clients.
- Travel to client sites in the Midwest for surveys or client meetings.
- Ensure that designs meet applicable building code and ADA requirements.
- Oversee corresponding bid and construction phase activities in the office and in the field.
- Act as a technical resource for project teams.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture required
- Detailed knowledge of architectural practice with emphasis client interaction, design development, preparation of construction documents
- Working knowledge of specification preparation, building materials, coordination with construction costs, and building codes
- Experience in construction administration
- Ability to successfully balance client and PM expectations while meeting project deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team & lead a team of designers across multiple disciplines.
- Licensed Architect or working toward licensure through NCARB’s AXP program.
- Must be proficient with AutoCAD
- Mission Critical or Data Center projects preferred but not required
- Proficiency in Revit preferred with a working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketchup
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
About UsOur story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
About the TeamEXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Detailed knowledge of architectural practice, including client interaction, design development, and construction document preparation
- Working knowledge of specification preparation, building materials, construction cost coordination, and building codes
- Experience in construction administration
- Ability to balance client and project management expectations while meeting deadlines
- Ability to work in a team and lead designers across multiple disciplines
- Licensed Architect or working toward licensure through NCARB’s AXP program
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- Experience with mission-critical or data center projects
- Proficiency with Revit
- Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and SketchUp
EXP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EXP and has not been reviewed or approved by EXP.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) is considered decent, with mentions of employer matching around 3% and ratings around 4.0/5 in some sources. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are viewed as a relative strength compared with other elements of compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and flexibility are frequently highlighted positively, with some reports noting strong vacation ratings and work-life balance. Flexible schedules and hybrid/remote options are often seen as meaningful benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are generally described as good, with some comments specifically praising insurance quality. While not uniformly exceptional, healthcare benefits are perceived as solid overall.
EXP Insights
What We Do
EXP is a multidisciplinary professional services firm providing engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services aimed at transforming the world's built and natural environments. The company specializes in delivering innovative solutions for water infrastructure, aviation environments, mining and mineral projects, and underground infrastructure. Their expert team comprises engineers, planners, designers, and scientists dedicated to excellence and innovation across the full lifecycle of complex projects.
