Transit Facility Architectural Design Lead

CDM Smith
📍 Chicago, IL, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

**44566BR**
**Requisition ID:**

44566BR

**Business Unit:**

TSU

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a Senior Transit Facilities Architect to lead the architectural design of complex transit infrastructure projects in the Chicago area. This is a senior technical leadership role for a seasoned architect who will serve as the technical authority for transit-related facilities, including passenger stations, maintenance and storage facilities, and other transit-support buildings.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering architectural designs from concept through construction, directing design teams, coordinating with multidisciplinary partners, and ensuring the delivery of permit- and construction-ready contract documents for active transit environments.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design Delivery

Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for transit facility architecture pr...

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Job Details

  • Location Chicago, IL
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 27, 2026