Architectural Associate
DLC Management
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$60,000 - $65,000 USD yearly
Architecture
About NWS:
NWS Architects, a DLC affiliated company, has over 70 years of architectural practice and has worked and is licensed in 48 States and Puerto Rico. NWS has been providing exceptional architectural services across the country for over seventy years. We have strong relationships with various retailers, including some of the most recognizable brand names in the world. This means that NWS has a steady source of projects that will keep you engaged in your work and challenge you every day.
What We Offer:
About The Role:
The Architectural Associate is an entry level position that works on a hybrid schedule in NWS's Chicago office. The Architectural Associate reports to the Managing Principal and is responsible for providing support to the firms Project Managers and Project Architects. On a day-to-day basis the Architectural Associate will work closely with the architectural team on a variety of tasks such as construction drawings, renderings, and existing conditions.
Responsibilities:
Soft Skills/Behaviors:
Technical Skills:
The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $65,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.
About DLC:
DLC has grown to be one of the nation’s largest and most sought-after privately held owners, operators and managers of open-air retail shopping centers. DLC has expertise in acquisitions, capital markets, development, redevelopment, architecture, leasing, and management.
Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.
NWS Architects, a DLC affiliated company, has over 70 years of architectural practice and has worked and is licensed in 48 States and Puerto Rico. NWS has been providing exceptional architectural services across the country for over seventy years. We have strong relationships with various retailers, including some of the most recognizable brand names in the world. This means that NWS has a steady source of projects that will keep you engaged in your work and challenge you every day.
What We Offer:
- Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Profit sharing opportunities
- 401K company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Work-Life Balance:
- Hybrid work model
- 20+ paid days off annually
- 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Career Development:
- Industry-leading training and development
- Open door policy
- Industry trade shows and event access
- Mentorship program
About The Role:
The Architectural Associate is an entry level position that works on a hybrid schedule in NWS's Chicago office. The Architectural Associate reports to the Managing Principal and is responsible for providing support to the firms Project Managers and Project Architects. On a day-to-day basis the Architectural Associate will work closely with the architectural team on a variety of tasks such as construction drawings, renderings, and existing conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Produce construction drawings on a wide range of projects with guidance provided from the project manager and project architect.
- Work with the architectural team to develop design ideas and schemes while communicating the design ideas through drawings and renderings.
- Visit local and national project locations to perform site visits documenting existing conditions or observing construction progress.
- Support the project manager with responding to client requests, preparing backgrounds for outside consultants, and compiling project submittals.
- Prepare and track permit submittals and respond to permit comments with the support of the project manager and project architect.
- Create project folders and maintain the project directory.
- Provide architectural support for various project tasks as assigned by the project manager or architect.
Soft Skills/Behaviors:
- Excellent communication skills to successfully engage with other members of the project team including clients and consultants.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Service first attitude.
- Resourceful and responsive.
- A “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Desire to learn and grow skillset.
- Aptitude to learn new skills or programs quickly.
Technical Skills:
- 0-3 years of experience.
- Degree in architecture from an accredited university.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite (Required).
- Proficiency in Revit, Lumion, Enscape, Sketchup, and Photoshop (Preferred).
- Ability to travel on a limited basis both locally and within the United States (2 times per month).
- Relevant experience in retail or commercial architecture preferred.
The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $65,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.
About DLC:
DLC has grown to be one of the nation’s largest and most sought-after privately held owners, operators and managers of open-air retail shopping centers. DLC has expertise in acquisitions, capital markets, development, redevelopment, architecture, leasing, and management.
Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.