Architectural Designer

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO/Murray, The Design/Build Experts.

ARCO Murray Design is a small team with a large footprint and our portfolio is diverse to facilitate innovative thinking. We are seeking a key member who is passionate about the design/build process to join our in-house architectural/interior design team. This position is based in our Chicago office with a focus on tenant improvement and hospitality project types. Most of our clients are top-of-class competitive socializing concepts from across the world. We work with their founders and creative designers to bringer their vision to life in the U.S. through bridging the creative with a cost-conscious design-build approach.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Traditional and Roth 401k

• Tuition reimbursement for associates

• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child

• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year

• 100% charitable match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Responsible for all aspects of architectural design, ranging from concept development throughdocumentation (specific phases or deliverables needed vary by project)

• Design test fits and preliminary space plans with our Design Build Project Managers

• Develop and lead presentation review calls with clients

• Work closely with clients and Project Managers to develop schematic and design dev. level drawings

• Design lighting and FF&EE packages that align with client's brand

• Conduct code study, zoning, life safety, occupancy and plumbing requirements

• Create 3D views, renders and interior fly-through videos for clients

• Coordinate design cost with in-house construction PMs to ensure selections are within budget

• Communicate with MEP and other trades to coordinate design intent and avoid clashes

• Be a problem solver for all things design related and assist PMs in bringing the client's vision to life

• Effectively organize, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Commit to quality by self-reviewing work and ensuring it meets professional standards

• Collaborate in building the team's capabilities. This could be enhancing Revit families, developingrendering tools, streamlining finish selections - endless possibilities, what can you bring to the team?

• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates,while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design

• 5-8 years of professional experience

• Excellent programming and space planner

• Basic understanding of building code

• Comfortable presenting to clients

• Proficient in Revit, Rendering Software (Enscape or Lumion preferred) and Photoshop

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.