What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect - Oak Brook position at FGM Architects?
Position: Project Architect
At FGMA, we build communities and are dedicated to our internal community.
Joining the FGM Architects team isn’t just taking a job, it’s joining a community where we learn and grow together.
We teach, inspire, and serve one another every day.
FGMA is an employee-owned professional service firm with an emphasis on service. Our projects respond to the goals of our clients, the context of their sites, the environment that sustains them and the communities they serve. We practice architecture and interior design. Established in 1945, FGM Architects serves PK-12 Education, Higher Education, Faith-based, Municipal, Public Safety and Recreation, Federal and Corporate clients from our offices in Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Virginia.
We welcome Project Architect (Architect II) candidates who are eager to take on the following responsibilities and possess the skills and credentials listed below:
Responsibilities:
Joining the FGM Architects team isn’t just taking a job, it’s joining a community where we learn and grow together.
We teach, inspire, and serve one another every day.
FGMA is an employee-owned professional service firm with an emphasis on service. Our projects respond to the goals of our clients, the context of their sites, the environment that sustains them and the communities they serve. We practice architecture and interior design. Established in 1945, FGM Architects serves PK-12 Education, Higher Education, Faith-based, Municipal, Public Safety and Recreation, Federal and Corporate clients from our offices in Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Virginia.
We welcome Project Architect (Architect II) candidates who are eager to take on the following responsibilities and possess the skills and credentials listed below:
Responsibilities:
- Works with the project’s Design and Technical Leads, assists in developing the design, implementing the building program, and preparing project documentation appropriate to each phase
- Prepares presentation materials to communicate design ideas to the client
- Researches manufacturers’ materials and systems
- Understands the technical implications of design decisions and contributes to the development and documentation of practical, buildable details
- Represents the firm well in project meetings and industry events and begins to build a professional network of clients, consultants, and peers
Skills and Credentials:
- 7 – 12 years of experience
- Dynamic, creative, and detail-oriented
- Well-organized and able to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills and a solid conceptual design aptitude
- Very proficient in Revit Architecture with experience in both preliminary design and construction drawings documentation
- Knowledge of 3-D modeling and rendering in 3-D modeling software
- Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
- LEED accreditation preferred
- Architectural licensure preferred; candidates on the licensure track may also be considered
Join our team and enjoy a robust benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally! We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents. Our comprehensive health benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with basic life and AD&D insurance, and short and long-term disability for added peace of mind. You'll also benefit from our retirement plans, including 401(k) matching and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), helping you build long-term financial security. Plus, this position is bonus eligible, giving you the opportunity to earn even more for your contributions.
FGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
