Junior Architect - Construction
About the job
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture is required.
- One to six years of relevant professional experience in leading teams and preparing conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents and materials.
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Experience across all phases and aspects of a project.
- Well-developed knowledge of and experience with building codes, specifications, building systems, and engineering systems.
- Understanding of the project management process.
- Ability to develop, communicate, and present design concepts to clients, multidisciplinary teams, and management.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong graphic presentation skills.
- Proficiency in graphic design, 3D modeling, and visualization software.
- Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to grow and advance.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Assist in planning, developing, and executing technical documentation, including interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments.
- Implement and deliver project designs.
- Assist in establishing budgets, task schedules, and other components of work plans.
- Coordinate production of schematic, design development, and construction documents in collaboration with the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Architect.
- Work with engineering consultants through schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
- Perform construction administration duties, including RFIs, RFPs, and change orders.
- Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients.
- Navisworks experience is a plus.
About the company
Path Construction builds facilities for public agencies, property developers and private businesses across the United States. Its portfolio spans housing, schools, healthcare buildings and civil infrastructure, with work ranging from ground-up buildings to major renovations. Clients hire the firm for general contracting, design-build and construction management, while its development business handles site selection, feasibility studies and project financing. Before construction starts, the company coordinates project scope, preliminary schedules, design teams and subcontractors, then oversees work through the final walk-through. Founded in 2008, Path Construction is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington Heights, IL
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Early careers span office and field work: Path interns work alongside professionals with direct access to senior leadership.
- Skills receive employer support: Path lists certification training alongside its employee benefits.
- Path proved its conversion capability: the 153-apartment 111 Point redevelopment opened in July 2026.
What critics are saying
- Client approvals constrain execution: Chicago's water-district owner reviews every aspect of Path's North Branch pumping station rehabilitation.
- Some site work interrupts nights: Path reports overnight storm emergencies at the operating North Branch pumping station.
- Travel belongs to the job: Path advertises a Chicago-based traveling superintendent position.
What makes Path Construction unique
- Architecture stays in-house: Path's own team designed interiors for its Chicago office conversion.
- Trades stay partly in-house: Path self-performs concrete, carpentry and electrical work.
- Planning uses digital building models: Path uses Navisworks to identify design conflicts before construction.
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