What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect /Project Manager position at U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois?
Salary : $111,354.00 - $180,998.00 Annually
Location : 219 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2025-3
Department : Circuit Executive Court of Appeals
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Position Overview, Position Duties and Responsibilities
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals seeks an experienced architect to help create inviting and functional spaces.
Position Summary
The Architect / Project Manager oversees design, construction, renovation, remodeling, cyclical maintenance, and tenant alteration projects within the circuit and will report to the Assistant Circuit Executive for Space and Facilities. The major responsibilities and duties of this position include :
- Managing Judicial Council Business for Space and Facilities. Manage space and facilities projects from start to finish.
- Acting as Court of Appeals' liaison with other courts, government agencies, General Services Administration (GSA), US Marshals, third parties, and contractors. Ensuring court and government policies are followed.
- Extensive travel within the circuit will be required.
- Creating and presenting concept designs for the public, judges, and staff.
- Assisting courts in obtaining centralized funding.
- Providing design support as needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Total Rewards and Work / Life Balance
Conditions of Employment
Travel for this position is required. The court requires employees to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employment is provisional pending the successful completion of a ten-year, full field OPM background investigation, and favorable suitability determination. Investigative updates are required every five years. For citizenship requirements, visit https : / / www.uscourts.gov / careers / . Direct deposit is required for payment of compensation for employees. Employees of the court are excepted service appointments. Employees are considered at-will and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations.
Compensation
CL-30, $111,354 - $180,998 (
Notice to Applicants
Consideration will only be given to those individuals who apply through the court's online applicant tracking system :
The application must include : (1) a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience performing the representative duties; (2) a current resume; and (3) a current portfolio of work . Applications must be received by February 10, 2025, with first consideration to applications received by January 27, 2025.
Video conference interviews available.
About the Court
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is one of twelve regional federal courts. Circuit courts hear appeals from the courts located within the circuit.
Headquartered in architect Mies Van Der Rohe's historic Everett McKinley Dirksen U. S. Courthouse in Chicago, the Seventh Circuit serves Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
U.S. Courts Mission and Core Values
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit offers a generous benefits package to full-time, permanent employees, which includes :
11 Paid Federal Holidays
13 Days Paid Vacation (per year for the first three years)
20 Days Paid Vacation (after three years)
26 Days Paid Vacation (after fifteen years)
13 Days Paid Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (401k & Roth 401k style)
Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS-FRAE)
Health, Dependent, & Parking Reimbursement Programs
Public Transit Subsidy Program
Long-Term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program, which provides free counseling, financial assistance, and basic legal services to all eligible employees.
Access to an Infant Care and Toddler Care Center (onsite and near the building), and a Fitness Center (onsite)
A Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available to certain full-time employees with qualifying student loans.
Further details regarding Federal benefits may be viewed at :
Do you have at least 15 years of experience in design and construction?
How many years of experience do you have using CAD?
Required Question
Salary : $111,354 - $180,998
