Architect - Higher Education

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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.
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

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.

• 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!