ARCHITECT III

Job Number: 419398






Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ARCHITECT III

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING


Construction & Compliance Division

Number of Positions: 1


(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $90,144.00


New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees’ pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 05/28/2026

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNITS 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: To bid on this position, APPLY ON THE BID SITE and:

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”


2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)


3. Select your correct bargaining unit, upload your resume, and complete the application

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, the class independently performs senior-level professional architectural duties in connection with the design, construction, and renovation of moderate scale projects of municipal buildings, facilities, and structures, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES


Reviews architectural plans and designs for construction and renovation projects of varying size, scope, and complexity to ensure adherence to established design criteria and requirements
Conducts field site visits to ensure conformance to architectural plans and project time schedules, and to make or approve design changes
Meets with departmental staff, developers, other architects, general contractors, and consultants to determine and/or revise scope of work, design, and technical specifications for moderate scale construction or renovation projects
Provides reviews of design, construction drawings, specifications, and contractor bids for new multi-family construction and rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with departmental architectural design and technical, federal, state, and other city standards
Establishes timelines, implements processes, and monitors the progress of assigned projects
Leads internal design reviews with developers, architects, general contractors, and other city departments
Communicates meeting outcomes to attendees
Reviews general contractor change order request packages for accuracy and consistency with department policy and provides feedback and recommendations on reviewed requests
Prepares analysis and related reports on the status and costs of architectural projects
Tracks and maintains required documentation for assigned projects
Assists the public in interpreting department architectural and technical standard requirements
Responds to general inquiries from the public by phone, letter, and email
May advise less experienced architects on the preparation and review of architectural plans and drawings

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N LaSalle Street, Suite 620


Days: Monday – Friday


Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, supplemented by at least two (2) years of professional architectural work experience, OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Architecture, supplemented by at least one (1) year of professional architectural work experience

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS


This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:


Previous work experience reviewing or preparing architectural drawings
Previous work experience with Chicago or other municipal zoning codes
Previous work experience with city, state, and/or federal building codes
American Institute of Architects (AIA) license
Proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting: May 14, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM


BU: 04 | Salary: $90,144.00 Pay Basis:Yearly