Chicago Roof Deck & Garden is looking for Director of Architecture and Sales in Chicago, IL. This local job opportunity with ID 3876202027 is live since 2026-10-08 08:33:19.

Chicago Roof Deck + Garden is looking for a Director of Architecture and Sales. We need a blend of technical spatial expertise and consultative selling. You will manage the entire client journey- initial site consultation, evaluating structural constraints, designing, presenting concepts and closing.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct initial site assessments
• Evaluate existing site conditions to recommend updates, repair details, or custom new designs and commissioning further structural or invasive inspections when necessary
• Develop models, structure, layouts, finishes and material specifications by self or with cooperation with structural engineer, construction principal and architectural team
• Develop plan of implementation, logistics and installation means and methods
• Navigate the Chicago building codes, setback regulations and permitting processes
• Lead sales presentations
• Manage designs by self and those assigned to junior designers
• Manage sale cycle from initial lead generation to project close-out
• Maintain a personal sales quota of $5M+ in annual closed contract volume
• Build accurate estimate proposals and scope-of-work documentation balancing client vision with constructability and margin targets
• Serve as the primary design authority for your projects from kick-off through production hand-off
• Collaborate with structural engineers, construction principal, project managers and field supervisors to ensure design intent and structural details are executed flawlessly

Qualifications & Background

• Degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in architectural design or general contracting
• Proven experience closing design-build projects with xaygatp direct revenue responsibility
• Deep understanding of structural and architectural characteristics of concrete, wood, composite, steel building materials
• Experienced in high end space and building envelope design
• Advanced 2D and 3D modeling
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary- $125,000+
• Additional compensation- combination of closed sales volume, profitability and staffing efficency
• Healthcare- dental, vision and medical
• 401K
• Paid vacation