Architect - Higher Education

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

*Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If unable to submit your portfolio due to size constrains, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.

What We're Looking For - Qualifications:

• Professional degree in Architecture (Bachelor's or Master's) from an accredited program, or equivalent education/experience
• Licensed Architect in the State of Illinois (additional state licenses a plus)
• Demonstrated success in business development, including winning work and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Extensive experience guiding project teams through all phases of design including contract administration
• Exceptional communication skills-written, verbal, and visual
• Proficiency in critical and creative thinking, especially as applied to complex design challenges in Higher Education environments
• Proven ability to problem-solve independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit
• Commitment to building a positive culture, both within project teams and the broader firm

Why Shive-Hattery?

• Contribute to a firm-wide Higher Education practice with deep expertise and a strong reputation across the Midwest and beyond
• Be part of a collaborative, One Firm culture that places the best talent with the right opportunities-no matter the location
• Work on meaningful, transformational campus projects that shape how students learn, live, and connect
• Join a company with over 125 years of design excellence, 16 offices across the U.S., and a reputation for client focus, integrity, and innovation

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision - 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans - Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA - Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• ...And Many More!

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.