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8/15/2025 – AltusWorks, Inc. – Preservation/Building Envelope Architect

AltusWorks (a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise) is a technically oriented architectural design firm which applies a high level of expertise to the creative problem solving required for the restoration, adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, and expansion of existing and historic structures. The firm was founded in 2003 by Ellen Stoner, Preservation Architect and Certified Building Envelope Commissioning Agent, based on the concept that existing buildings are renewable assets that contribute to the economic development of communities through their revitalization. With such expertise, the firm facilitates the implementation of a variety of projects from facility assessments and program management to additions, building renovation and restoration, envelope repair, adaptive reuse and building envelope commissioning.
This is a great opportunity to join an incredible firm. Visit www.altusworks.com to learn more about our diverse practice and the variety of markets and clients we serve.

Our current benefits package includes:
• Twenty days of paid leave for vacation, personal, or sick leave to be accrued monthly including initial 3-month trial period.
• Six standard holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day which can be taken or banked for future PTO.
• Participation in corporate sponsored professional development events and activities.
• Group health and dental insurance, premiums are partially paid by AltusWorks.
• Group vision insurance is available, but premiums are not paid by AltusWorks.
• Group long and short-term disability insurance, premiums are paid by AltusWorks. Short-term disability insurance is offered as our maternity leave benefit.
• 401(K) retirement plan with a 3% non-elective employer contribution and 2% annual profit sharing.
• Consideration for periodic discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance.
job-description
Take a leadership role in the development and execution of a variety of projects addressing historic and existing structures. Specific expertise required includes:

Primary:
• Condition assessments of building enclosure systems, building interiors and barriers to accessibility.
• Forensic façade evaluations from suspended swing stages and main lifts, direct and review probe openings, record conditions, and analyze failure modes.
• Report preparation consolidating assessment findings, prepare detailed scope recommendations and develop project scope document.
• Facility analysis and planning.
• Direct and prepare architectural repair and construction documents for building enclosure restoration.
• Direct and prepare architectural design and construction documents for adaptive reuse and rehabilitation.
• Perform Building Enclosure Commissioning services for new construction and major capital renovations, applying sound building science, knowledge of known failure modes, and documented failures.
• Actively participate in our Firm Ambassador culture.
• Lead in our seller-doer Business Development model related to historic preservation and building envelope commissioning services outreach, relationship building, and pursuit responses.

Secondary:
• Direct and prepare measured drawings of existing conditions for base architectural plans and for HABS documentation.
• Lead and collaborate on the preparation of proposal responses using corporate marketing information.

Tertiary:
• Participate in the preparation of Section 106 review documents.
• Perform archival research and writing for national register nominations, historic structures reports, preservation plans and HABS documentation.

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Oversee assignments of Architectural Designers and Historic Preservationists.
• Mentor emerging architects, designers and historic preservationists.
job-requirements

Required Skills
• Ability to communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and co-workers effectively and professionally at all times, graphically, verbally and in written documents.
• Self-starter, as well as a flexible, collaborative team player, willing to take on all assignments, including those for non-historic project types.
• Knowledge of preservation techniques and policies.
• Knowledge of historic construction techniques and styles.
• Knowledge of material repair and restoration techniques.
• Knowledge of high-preforming walls, windows, and roofing systems.
• Proficient in the application of building science.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, InDesign, and current AutoCAD and Revit programs.
• Basic graphic presentation and creative writing skills for the preparation of reports and marketing materials.
• Experienced with client presentations, project interviews and public speaking.

Education and Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies, Structural Engineering or Historic Preservation and an advanced degree in Historic Preservation or a Master of Architecture with a Historic Preservation focus.
• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience as a preservation architect preparing contract documents for architectural preservation, historic structures, facility analyses, and building science and technology as well as conducting historic research, preparing historic surveys, and writing historic structure reports.

Other Skills
• Building Enclosure Commissioning for new construction and/or retro-commissioning of existing structures undergoing renovation or rehabilitation.
• Strong architectural design and construction documentation.
• General knowledge of architectural industry and project delivery.

To Apply:
Submit documents to altus-info@altusworks.com
1. Statement of Interest
2. Resume
3. Writing Sample
4. Construction document Sample

7/31/2025 – SCB – Digital Design Specialist

SCB is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed architecture firm offering multidisciplinary expertise with a local focus on multi-family residential, academic, and aviation projects. Design is a shared pursuit at SCB—every team member plays a role. We are agile, creative, and efficient, producing work that is thoughtful, distinctive, and responsive. We take pride in our diverse team and deeply value the wide range of perspectives, experiences, and skills they contribute to every project.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Digital Design Specialist to be located on-site in the Chicago office. This individual will directly support project teams with planning and implementing digital workflows across all design phases. Working under the direction of the firm-wide digital design leader, this role is part of a collaborative team that drives innovation and continuous improvement in our digital practice. The ideal candidate is proactive and interested in how to best leverage technology to support the design processes and project delivery. They are flexible and team-oriented with good communication skills and comfortable working across multiple projects and offices. There is flexibility in the position description, and SCB will consider those interested in a full-time Digital Design role, as well as architectural graduates who wish to continue in a hybrid role between Digital Design and Architecture.

The Role
Provide digital design support, resources, and strategies to guide the workflows of Architectural teams, focused on projects in the Chicago office.
Support complex project types such as aviation, multi-family, campus environments and mixed use.
Assist with project setup, planning, standards implementation, model quality reviews, and coordination efforts with consultants and outside parties.
Work directly with project teams to troubleshoot and provide technical recommendations within Revit.
Provide support to teams using a variety of tools including design, scripting and analysis software. Research and evaluate new software opportunities and identify and support pilot project opportunities.
Support the studios and the firm-wide digital design leader with a positive, team first attitude and willingness to learn.
Collaborate with the Technical Design Group and with the I.T. Group to develop strategic goals and office-wide initiatives, including contributing to standards, written guides, project templates, and digital content
Qualifications
-A professional degree in architecture, engineering, or construction technology
-3 or more years of post graduate architectural or related experience, with specific BIM focus or technology experience preferred
-Proficiency in Revit and working knowledge of other software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, and Sketchup. Experience with applications for scripting (Dynamo and Grasshopper), building performance analysis (Insight, Forma, Ladybug), Visualization (Enscape) and BIM coordination (ACC, Navisworks and Revizto) is preferred.
-Experience setting up, organizing and managing exchange workflows for Revit projects in ACC/BIM 360.
-Experience with Revit family creation and modification.
-A strong interest in innovation within the digital design space and willingness to explore how new technologies impact our practice.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
Apply here – www.scb.com/careers

6/24/2025 – Eckenhoff Saunders – Architect

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Eckenhoff Saunders is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and passionate architect to join our well-established firm. Located in One Prudential Plaza, overlooking Millennium Park, Eckenhoff Saunders is an architecture and interior design firm with project work across various markets, including healthcare, commercial, workplace, higher education, K-12 education, and hospitality. Our project approach thrives on collaboration with architects, planners, and interior designers, which offers candidates a unique exposure to thoughtful design.

Our ideal candidate would proactively lead project teams and engineers on projects. This candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills to create innovative solutions for design problems, detailing, and on-site construction coordination. The candidate should possess a strong ability to confidently and concisely communicate design solutions to the project team.
Responsibilities:
-Prepare drawings for all phases of design
-Present design concepts to clients by preparing 2D and 3D presentation renderings
-Conduct user meetings to assist in client programming needs for space planning
-Demonstrate proficiency in design and technical detailing
-Display fundamental knowledge of materials
-Research applicable building and accessibility codes
-Coordinate with consultants and vendors
-Lead Construction Administration phase, including responding to RFI, reviewing shop drawings/submittals, participating in site visits, and publishing field reports
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Architecture
-Architectural license preferred but not required
-4-8 years of experience in the field of Architecture
-Advanced knowledge of Revit for the production of Contract Documents
-Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
-Rendering Skills using 3D Studio Max, Enscape, and Sketch-Up are highly desired
-LEED Accredited (preferred but not required)
Full-Time
70K – 90K
06/24/2025