Architectural Section Manager

Make An Impact: Farnsworth Group employees have a direct and meaningful impact on the communities and environment in which we live and serve, from municipalities to Fortune 500 companies and the federal government. Farnsworth Group is a 130-year-old, employee-owned full-service Engineering, Architecture and Land Surveying firm with approximately 500 employees. Join the Farnsworth Group team and find out why our employees have earned us the Great Place to Work certification for several consecutive years!   Push your Career Forward: Our people are at the heart of what we do at Farnsworth Group.  We know we are better when we improve, engage, and invest in our workforce. Farnsworth Group rewards talent and develops leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.   Farnsworth Group is seeking an Architectural Section Manager in our Lisle or Chicago, IL office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to market and manage multi-disciplinary teams for a wide range of projects including large commercial office and retail developments, K-12 and higher education projects, national industrial & distribution projects, healthcare projects, recreation & community centers, and high demand advanced technology projects such as semi-conductor facilities.  You will also assist in growing and supervising a dynamic architectural staff, while also working alongside and obtaining support from our strong national architectural team.   A typical day of a Senior Project Architect at Farnsworth Group:

• Create, manage, and produce projects for the range of market sectors indicated above.
• Provide the primary designer and leadership roles to our multi-disciplinary teams on projects throughout all stages, from concept to delivery.
• Assist in hiring and building a skilled architectural staff as project and client growth dictate.
• Strong business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with a client base
• Create long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients
• Develop and drive marketing plans, budgets, and key performance indicators
• Develop, review, and approve proposals, reports, and contract documents

  Specific Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree Architecture, required, Masters, preferred
• Registered Architect (NCARB preferred, but not required)
• 10-20 years of work experience
• Proficient use of Revit required as well as computer graphic and 3D modeling experience
• Experience with SketchUp, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office, preferred
• LEED Certification preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and managerial skills

  Hybrid Work Program: Farnsworth Group appreciates that the workplace environment is ever evolving and recognizes that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program seeks to offer employees a flexible work arrangement which also contributing to the culture and success of the Company.   Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

  Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.   For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the link below https://jobapply.page.link/9hjBP or visit the Farnsworth Group website at www.f-w.com and click on the careers link. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.