Architect Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Architect Company: Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Description: CDM is a global, full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm helping public and private clients improve the environment and infrastructure through award-winning projects. Since 1947, we have been providing innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust and respect and a commitment to quality and integrity. From a three-person firm in Cambridge to today's staff of more than 4,000 worldwide, CDM is committed to being the employer of choice by providing superior opportunities for the best people in the industry. Join us!Responsibilities: As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM's mission by: * Leading the architectural staff in planning, programming, and formulating building design, and preparation of design presentation and construction documents.* Will manage Architectural staff. * Key responsibility for business development efforts.* Manage Architectural staff. * Responsible for planning, programming, and formulating building design, and preparation of design presentation and construction documents.* Direct the development of design criteria with clients, and meet client's needs for life of project. * Manage preparation of presentation materials and make client presentations.* Responsible for compliance with Quality Management Program.* Meet discipline and company business and project goals and required reporting* Develop project budgets and schedules, both internal and external. Monitor for life of project.* Actively contribute to business development efforts and client maintenance.* Lead and mentor staff. * Assist with hiring and staff evaluations* Participate in professional societies and committees to remain current with industry standards, technical and design applications.* Manage and maintain production standards and quality assurance verification. * Contribute to development and maintenance of discipline standards.Requirements:* 14 years of professional practice with 8 years minimum as a Registered Architect.* NCARB certification/ or eligible* LEED accreditation * Proven technical knowledge and design application* Prior experience in staff leadership role* Significant client interaction to include budget,schedule, and quality control* Fluency with business office software* Appropriate written and interpersonal skillsCDM has consistently earned industry recognition for our innovative project solutions. Recognition by respected professional organizations, such as the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, and the Design-Build Institute of America, is a testament to CDM*s delivery of exceptional service and the right total solutions for each client's needs. We are an equal opportunity employer.Qualified candidates should apply online.

Job Title: Collaboration and Messaging Architect Company: Hewitt Associates Location: Lincolnshire, IL Description: With more than 65 years of experience, Hewitt Associates (NYSE: HEW) is the worlds foremost provider of human resources outsourcing and consulting services. The company consults with more than 2,300 organizations and administers human resources, health care, payroll and retirement programs on behalf of more than 340 companies to millions of employees and retirees worldwide. Located in 33 countries, Hewitt employs approximately 24,000 associates.Within the Enterprise Architecture group, the Senior Collaboration and Messaging Architect will join a group of experienced and highly skilled senior engineers. This team of professionals will work together to create a unified communication and collaboration strategy, empowering individuals and teams to quickly locate the expertise and information they desire in a more efficient manner, thereby reducing related costs of ownership and increasing workforce engagement.The Unified Communication and Collaboration unit represents various technologies, including Voice, Email, Video, Instant Messaging, Document Management, Web Collaboration Team Collaboration and Social Networking.In addition to the necessary technical skills, this ideal candidate must act as a consultant to other business divisions, including Information Technology, Shared Services, Benefits, Consulting and Multi-Process Outsourcing.Core team Responsibilities:Develop detailed design standards for use in collaboration projects and initiatives that are aligned with long range strategies, business input, and technology lifecycles.Develop and manage design review process to ensure designs are in compliance with standards and long range initiatives.Provide detailed engineering services and support for Global Technology Operations and other architectural teams.Follow industry trends and drive the research and review of new technologies, equipment, and services.Work with vendors and internal teams to understand and incorporate new features and potential new products in the Hewitt infrastructure.

Job Title: Architectural Designer Company: Goettsch Partners, Inc Location: Chicago, IL Description: ArchitectureGoettsch Partners, Inc., an architecture firm providing innovative architectural, interior, planning & building enclosure design services is seeking an Architectural Designer for its Chicago headquarters. The individual will participate in providing architectural design & engineering services for high rise offices, hotels, apartments & mixed-use commercial buildings, or preservation or renovation of old&historical buildings. The position requires a Master's degree or its foreign equivalent in Architecture plus 2 years of experience in the job offered or as an Architect. Must have two years of experience providing architectural design and engineering services using Rhino 3D, SketchUp, 3D Max, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Send resumes and diploma to HR, Goettsch Partners, Inc., 224 S. Michigan Ave., &1700, Chicago, IL, 60604. No calls.

Job Title: Senior Business Objects Architect Company: Keane, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Description: At Keane, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company’s growth since our inception in 1965. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for Keane — and for the people who work here. Keane currently seeks a Senior Business Objects Architect to join our Enterprise Application Services Practice. Responsibilities: • Provide Data Integration Architecture expertise with strong Business Intelligence sales and technology leadership within a consulting organization. • Use your architecture design and organization design aspects from a high level to : supervise multiple BI projects corporate-wide, provide selling techniques to BI projects within an enterprise environment, bring demonstrated technology management skills to the table. • Work with other members of the team to meet project milestones, manage client satisfaction and mentor others on the team Qualified candidates must have: • Experience with client facing consulting engagements. • Managing multiple projects, stakeholder analysis and management, assigning and managing work, attention to details, meeting schedule deadlines • Server architecture, systems analysis, technical design, Software administration, and development of complex software engineering projects with Business Objects XI or other earlier version of Business Objects, Informatica, IBM Data Stage, Oracle 10g, SQL Server, DB2, Unix, AIX environments or other comparable technologies. • Experience converting and upgrading from prior releases of Business Objects in multiple OS environments • Installation, configuration, maintenance, migration and upgrade of several versions of Business Objects and designing and building of Universes for the client requirements. • Creating information requirements, defining reporting specifications • Experienced in all aspects of architecture design, sizing, and administration. Nice to have: • Healthcare, Banking or Financial Services Background This position requires flexibility to travel up to 75%. Locations would include Boston, San Francisco, Minnesota, Dallas, NYC, Chicago, or Atlanta. This is a full-time salaried position with Keane. Please note, 1099 or corp-2-corp contractors will NOT be considered. This position is only available to those interested in salaried staff employment opportunities. At Keane, we offer a full comprehensive benefits package that starts from your first day of employment. About Keane Keane partners with businesses and government agencies to optimize IT investments by delivering exceptional evolution, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical systems and business processes. A US company with a large offshore capability, Keane combines local knowledge and local senior leadership with scalable global delivery that results in low-risk, actionable, cost-effective services and solutions – and a partnership that feels like an extension of your organization. In business since 1965, Keane is an agile, full-service IT services firm headquartered in the United States with approximately 12,000 employees globally. For more information on Keane’s services, solutions, products, and locations, please visit www.keane.com.

Job Title: Architectural Designer Company: Adecco Engineering & Technical Location: Schaumburg, IL Description: Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for an Architectural Designer for a 6 month minimum contract opportunity with a leading commercial retailer near Schaumburg.  Our office specializes in Direct Hire and Contract-to-Hire careers within the Chicagoland and surrounding Suburban areas.       KEY RESPONSIBILITIESIn this position, the individual will be responsible for the design and development of commercial retail properties.  JOB REQUIREMENTSCandidate must possess greater than 4 years architectural design of commercial retail facilities while being very familiar with local and national building codes.  AutoCAD expertise is necessary.  If you or someone you know is interested in this or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online at http://www.adeccousa.com/engineeringandtechnical  or email directly to Register to View   The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services.  Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world.  We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career.  Contact us today to discuss available contract and Direct Hire positions.  We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package including medical, dental, and vision health care plans, 401(k), and weekly direct deposit.  Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.keywords: architect, store designerApply Online About Adecco North America Adecco is a Fortune Global 500 company and the world leader in workforce solutions. Our comprehensive service offering includes temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outplacement and career services, training and consulting. Adecco is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: FileNet P8 Architect Company: Connexion Systems & Engineering Location: Chicago, IL Description: Connexion Systems & Engineering, a Boston based IT and Engineering Solutions Company immediately seeks individuals with the following skills: Job# 11874FileNet P8 ArchitectFileNet P8 - Arch or Sr. Tech Lead level person with hands on skills. When responding to this job posting you MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line.Duration: 6-12 months Rate Open Locations: Chicago & New JerseyContact Info:Ken DiMaggioConneXion Systems & Engineering490 Boston Post RoadSudbury, MA 017 Register to View Register to View

Job Title: Design Director / Architect Company: Kaplan, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Description: Kaplan is looking for a Design Director/Architect who will be primarily responsible for coordinating, organizing and overseeing multiple facility design projects including new projects, refurbishment projects and relocation projects. This person will work with our established external consultant team (architects, engineers, due diligence specialists, furniture dealers, etc…) and internal departments (Branded Environments, Operations, Facilities, etc…) to review leases, develop the project scope of work and guide the project from schematic design to the bid/permit phase. In addition, this position will also work on some departmental strategic initiatives.Responsibilities include:• Identify and manage the activities and deliverables of architects, engineers and other external consultants. Resolve technical and design issues between all parties.• Coordinate activities and communicate between project team members, clients, internal Company departments, consultants and other disciplines to ensure deliverables are received and deadlines are met.• Develop space projections and preliminary space plans to identify various design options. • Review preliminary space plans with team and obtains feedback. Provide direction for design issue or resolve directly with cross functional teams as needed.• Assist Sr. Design Director with reviewing leases, work letters, and due diligence packages.• Work with Construction Project Directors to develop budgets and schedules to meet project objectives as well as the Company’s value engineering requirements.• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining aggressive control of soft costs, schedule and Construction Document quality. • Develops project plans and schedules and ensures accurate and timely production of construction documents to support the facility development plans of the business unit.• Collaborate with consultants to determine actual site conditions and verify floor plans.• Manages the Construction Documentation process to ensure that designs meet company and landlord design criteria, are within budget guidelines, and that construction documents comply with architectural and quality standards, building codes and health and safety regulations.• Work with the Executive Director of Real Estate Transactions to ensure all consultants meet legal and operational compliance requirements.• During construction process, consults with cross-functional teams on cost-saving opportunities and logs recommendations to be incorporated into design standards.• Assemble and give presentations as required• Provide guidance and occasional supervision to junior staff members.• Supports the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the Company. Requirements include:• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture or interior design is required• 5+ years of architectural project management experience, either in a corporation or an architectural/engineering firm.• Experience in retail roll out and/or educational facilities design is preferred.• Ability to manage internal and external resources.• Ability to deliver project design under tight deadlines.• Excellent working technical knowledge of construction/architecture industry procedures and protocol. • Must have a high level of experience with interior tenant improvements, specifications, construction administration, detailing, and building codes.• Must possess a thorough understanding of the different phases of architectural drawings, construction sequencing of trades, phased construction and engineering coordination• Strong proficiency in Auto-CAD 2007. Must be able to quickly and easily develop schematic floor plans in CAD.• Proficiency in Photoshop, and Microsoft Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.• Excellent space planning, color and design principles. Skilled in the visual and verbal communication of design issues.• Ability to balance design, with operational needs and budget objectives resulting in exceptional educational environments. • Excellent written, and verbal communication skills (i.e. adapting to communication styles of others, listening well, receiving differing perspectives, demonstrating information comprehension, and clearly communicating goals and objectives).• Experience with 3D Modeling & rendering (Revit, Sketchup, 3D Studio Max, etc…) is a plus, but not required.• Strong technical writing skills a plus, including knowledge of CSI specifications standards.• Must demonstrate a high degree of organization, planning, foresight, creativity and judgment.• Client focused and collaborative. • A self-starter requiring minimal day to day supervision• Willingness and ability to travel frequentlyKaplan is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Enterprise Architect Company: Company Confidential Location: Chicago, IL Description: Duties: You will be responsible for: (1) Working with diverse people from CEO down; (2) Building and maintaining the businesses overall strategy, processes and Information Technology assets; (3) Ensuring business and IT are aligned, linking business missions/strategies and processes are IT?s strategies; (4) Documenting using multiple architectural modes showing current and future needs of organization; (5) Driving approaches and exposing information assets and processes across the enterprise; (6) Supporting an efficient and secure IT environment meeting organizational needs.

Job Title: Architect Sr. Project Manager Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Immediate opportunity to join successful loop architectural firm with diversified client base. Successful applicants will have eight to ten years experience with educational, recreational and commercial projects. Requirements: License and U.S. Architectural Degree a must, as well as a certifiable track record in leading project teams. CAD proficiency a plus. Only candidates meeting the above requirements will be considered.

Job Title: Information Architect Company: Collabera Location: Chicago, IL Description: Position Description: Information Architect Client: Collabera Direct Client Location: Chicago, ILDuration: 8-9 monthsStart Date: Mid April# of position: 1Job Description: * Seeking an Information Architect. * This position will determine how the internet user interface should function by employing user-centered design techniques, industry best practices, and managing usability testing when required. * The successful candidate will have a *CAN DO* attitude, and the energy and ability to get results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Responsibilities:* Partner with internal business stakeholders about business goals and propose front-end architectural solutions and strategies that meet both user and business needs. * Organize site content and functionality by creating page flow diagrams, site maps, webpage wireframes, and (when necessary) screen prototypes.* Oversee the creative mock-up generation to ensure consistency with UI design vision.* Collaborate with design and development teams to assess the feasibility of proposed solutions and to complete the delivery of projects. * Leverage site usage metrics and usability tools to identify opportunities for improving customer experience and site conversion rates from the existing site functionality.* Work with the Product Analyst and QA to ensure specifications generated for the architectural design are consistent with the architect*s vision.* Research methods implemented by competitors as well as current web design and UI techniques.* Map web-displayed information to back-end databases.Experience Required:* 3+ years web-based information architecture or interaction design experience, including the design of the overall architecture of one ore more web sites and moderate to advanced retail/transactional design experience.* Experience in user research observation and translating user research into design decisions.* Internet usability/user interface best practices.* Information process flow definition and improvement background.Knowledge/Skills:* Working knowledge of web design and understanding of HTML, the capabilities of Web browsers across multiple platforms, and latest web UI technologies, a plus.* Expert proficiency with Visio. Proficiency with Word, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and various HTML editors, a plus. * Exceptional ability and working experience presenting graphic and written information to a broad audience.* Knowledge and experience with Axure, iRise, or another rapid prototyping tool, a plus.Education:* Bachelor*s degree in Human Computer Interaction, Information Science and or design disciplines (industrial, graphic, instructional, architecture), other relevant field, or equivalent work experience.Kindly revert ASAP confirming your interest in the above position and forward a copy of your updated resume in word format, elaborating your projects in tune with the client*s requirement. To explore this excellent opportunity please contact Prateek at Register to View or email at Register to View