Sr. Industrial Architect

North Chicago, IL 60064

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Architectural Job Number: 52079130 Compensation: $70-85 / hour

Job Description

Title: Senior Industrial Architect
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Long-term Contract, Onsite
Target Pay Range: $70.00 - $80.00/hour (W2)

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.  As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary: 
A leading global pharmaceutical manufacturing client of ours is seeking an Industrial Architect to support strategic facility expansion and modernization initiatives across manufacturing and distribution sites. The Architect will lead or assist in the planning, design, and coordination of facility layouts, space utilization, and infrastructure improvements to support long-term operational growth.

Job Duties:
  • Develop and coordinate architectural designs for facility expansions, renovations, and modernization projects
  • Lead space planning, layout optimization, and integration of building systems for manufacturing and R&D environments
  • Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure alignment with project goals and regulatory standards
  • Manage or support the work of multidisciplinary design teams and external A/E partners
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and global design and safety requirements

Qualifications:
  • 10–20 years of architectural design experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, or R&D facilities
  • Strong expertise in facility planning, layout development, and building system integration
  • Thorough knowledge of GMP, FDA, and global regulatory design standards
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Professional Licensure / AIA preferred)
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and external partners
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Mary Gallian

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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