Director of Architecture & Engineering Services

Pay: $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead and shape a growing Architecture and Engineering services portfolio supporting mission critical U.S. Government programs
• Step into a visible leadership seat with a clear runway to more senior, officer level advancement
• Influence strategy, delivery consistency, and team growth across a multidisciplinary design practice
• Work on complex, high impact projects that demand smart, efficient, innovative solutions
• Competitive compensation and strong benefits, with flexibility depending on the right fit

Location: Chicago, IL (On site or Hybrid, based on what works best for the role and project needs)

Note: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Must be a Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer with 10+ years of experience and a bachelors degree in architecture or engineering and 1+ year Federal Government Contract experience.

About Us

We are a full service Architecture and Engineering and Design Build firm supporting U.S. Government clients across the United States and globally. Our work is high trust, high accountability, and deeply collaborative across disciplines. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead delivery and performance across multiple Architecture and Engineering projects, with accountability for quality, cost, schedule, and client satisfaction
• Manage, mentor, and develop Project Managers and technical staff across architecture and engineering disciplines
• Serve as Project Manager on key contracts as needed and ensure teams execute from design concepts through construction documents
• Partner closely with federal clients and internal leadership to drive outcomes and build long term relationships
• Coordinate across architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to keep teams aligned and deliver consistently
• Identify and support new business opportunities in the region in partnership with business development and executive leadership
• Standardize best practices and lessons learned across studios to improve delivery consistency and team effectiveness
• Forecast and allocate resources across projects to maximize efficiency and execution quality
• Coach and grow leaders within the team, building a strong bench for future growth

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer
• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer required
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Strong command of building and design codes including IBC and structural design standards
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams delivering complex projects
• Preferred experience delivering federal Design Build contracts providing Architecture and Engineering services
• Preferred familiarity with Whole Building Design Guide, Unified Facilities Criteria, and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications
• Preferred proficiency with Revit plus AutoCAD, BIM, and MicroStation tools

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted to lead, build, and improve a design practice that supports real world mission outcomes. Our culture values respect, integrity, safety, customer service, and quality, and we invest in people who want to grow. You will work with experienced leaders, collaborate across studios, and have the autonomy to drive results while developing others.

JPC-721

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: 10+ years as a Project Architect or Project Engineer, with leadership of complex A and E projects, Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering. US Citizen. Must have a license as either a Licensed Architect (RA) or a Professional Engineer (PE)

Very important: 1+ year Federal Government Contract experience!.

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

Submissions Name / Melissa Preast - Melissa.Preast@expfederal.com

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Confidential Employer supporting U.S. Government clients with full service Architecture and Engineering and Design Build delivery. This Director role leads multiple federal A and E projects, manages PMs, mentors teams, and supports regional growth. Must be a U.S. citizen who can hold a clearance, with 15+ years and an active Architecture license or PE.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Director of Architecture & Engineering Services – EXP Federal - JPC 721 - Source

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• Client job title: Director of Architecture & Engineering Services

• Location: Chicago, IL

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