Architect - Higher Education

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Shive-Hattery's Chicago office is seeking a licensed Architect with 7-10 years of experience and a proven record of design leadership and client development in the Higher Education sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional ready to take the next step in their career-combining project leadership, business development, and innovative design.

What You'll Do :

• Lead architectural design and project management efforts focused on college and university clients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the Chicago office and across Shive-Hattery's national footprint
• Work closely with Office Leadership, Business Unit Leaders, and Market Leaders to develop and execute business strategies that expand the Higher Education practice locally and regionally
• Lead stakeholder engagement sessions with college administrators, facilities teams, and user groups to define and deliver transformative campus spaces.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Assist architectural teams with the production of technical documents and perform quality assurance / control reviews

Requirements

What We're Looking For - Qualifications :

Why Shive-Hattery?

Make Your Mark

Help us shape the future of learning environments-where design meets purpose and progress. If you are a passionate, relationship-driven architect ready to lead impactful projects and elevate the Higher Education experience, we invite you to join us in crafting the next chapter of Shive-Hattery's Chicago office.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

Benefit Highlights

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are 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 status as a protected veteran.