Senior Architect
Hines, IL
Construction Facilities Management – CFM /
Contingent upon award /
On-site
SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.
Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.
We are seeking a Senior Architect/Engineer (CM-SA/E) to lead medical facility construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in design, construction management, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure successful project delivery.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must be a United States citizen and eligible to work on federally funded projects.
- Must be eligible and able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance (i.e., pass a federal background check), as well as complete the necessary processes to receive a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge.
- Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer in good standing.
- Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in architectural and engineering design and construction.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Proven expertise in reviewing and interpreting construction contract Documents, including specifications and drawings.
- Strong understanding of building systems, construction practices, engineering coordination, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Effective leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Lead and support project planning activities, including site studies, market analysis, surveys, budgeting, cost estimation, schedule development, and cost control.
- Participate in value engineering workshops and evaluate proposals to identify cost-effective design alternatives.
- Conduct constructability and phasing reviews to ensure project designs align with VA standards, minimize operational disruptions, and support facility coordination on issues such as utilities, safety, and access.
- Monitor project progress by maintaining daily activity logs, tracking schedules, identifying delays, and recommending corrective actions in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
- Facilitate and document regular project meetings, assist with contractor payment processing, and help resolve construction-related issues through detailed recordkeeping and stakeholder coordination.
- Perform site inspections to identify and track non-conforming work, manage RFIs and submittals, support change order processes, maintain as-built documentation, and assist with VA equipment coordination and relocation planning.
- Oversee third-party testing and inspection services for quality assurance across materials and systems such as soils, concrete, structural steel, fireproofing, roofing, and elevators.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITES:
$110,000 - $130,000 a year
A salary commensurate with experience will be offered.
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
