Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.
Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company – Great Places to Work 2024 – 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, – Best Places to Work in Construction 2023
The Senior Architectural Designer is a member of Sevan’s design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services to a variety of clients. The Senior Architectural Designer is accountable for producing accurate design and construction documents for our commercial multi-site clients within the chain restaurant industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Architecture, or related field
• 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in commercial multi-site projects, highly preferred.
• Licensed Architect or pursuing license, preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and advanced techniques.
• Expertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials.
• Capable of completing complicated and difficult architectural assignments and large, complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time.
• Proficient in Revit (required), AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Photoshop, SketchUp, Smartsheet, 3Ds Max is a plus.

• Prepares complete, accurate and code compliant construction documents.
• Provides technical and creative design solutions that align with program intent.
• Responsible for determining the appropriate building components and their design application.
• Responsible for meeting project schedules, deadlines, and commitments for all projects.
• Assists the project manager in coordinating work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Notifies supervisor of changes in project scope and advises if a change order proposal is needed.
• Possesses a working knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements.
• Conducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.
• Accountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.
• Project liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions to the construction documents.
• Reviews / evaluates others work and provides productive feedback and technical direction.
• Works with supervisor and peers to pursue professional development.
• Participates in the development of more junior members of the team.
• Participates in NCARB’s Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Program.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision on large-scope projects with many complexities.
• May represent the company at client project meetings. Visits project sites to verify scope, exiting conditions and other related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.