What We Do

Nearly four decades after its establishment, The Will Group has grown into a family of diverse companies that provide a comprehensive range of products and services to the construction and utility industries, including supply, engineering, architecture, and program management.

Who We Are

Operating under the philosophy and mission “Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way”, the corporate culture of The Will Group fosters ingenuity and creativity with every endeavor. Our competitive distinction is our ability to be an all-encompassing resource for architecture, engineering, land surveying, lighting, infrastructure, electrical, manufacturing, and sourcing needs. By directing the industry to our clients, we make positive contributions to our industry's needs and the bottom line. This process is not just transactional, it’s transformational.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• This role is based in Shorewood, IL and reports to the Director of Architecture in Mattoon, IL, collaborating closely across both locations.
• Lead architectural projects across K–12, commercial, and private-sector markets from programming and conceptual design through construction administration
• Collaborate closely with in-house engineering teams (structural, civil, and MEP) to deliver fully coordinated design solutions
• Translate client goals, operational needs, and budgets into functional, code-compliant, and constructible designs
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, life safety, accessibility, and education-specific regulations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for school districts, commercial clients, and private owners
• Lead client meetings, design workshops, and presentations to stakeholders and governing bodies
• Support construction administration, including review of submittals, RFIs, and site observations

• Support value analysis, constructability reviews, schedule and budget management
• Prepare, review, and coordinate architectural drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

• Support design quality, consistency, and technical accuracy across projects
• Assist in resolving technical challenges and responding to construction-phase questions as needed.
• Complies with established company work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Cooperatively takes on other duties, roles, or responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of building codes, materials, and construction methods
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and documentation software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with proven success working in multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Experience in infrastructure, industrial, or engineered structures environments
• Exposure to large or multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience supporting projects from conceptual design through construction completion.

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)
• Licensed Architect
• 10+ years of professional experience, including K–12 educational facilities and commercial or private-sector projects
• Experience working in an integrated architecture and engineering firm
• Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and interdisciplinary coordination

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to occasionally travel Mattoon, IL and to job sites.

About The Will Group

For nearly four decades, The Will Group has been dedicated to serving our clients by providing comprehensive solutions in: Infrastructure Engineering Distribution Warehousing Program Management Architecture Operating under the philosophy and mission “Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way”, the corporate culture of The Will Group fosters ingenuity and creativity with every endeavor. Mission: Following our principle, “Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way,” we lead the way to deliver innovative, solutions-oriented services that empower our clients to achieve their goals and drive positive change. Vision: To be the leading partner for innovative solutions, exceptional value, personalized service, and a top workplace for our employees. Our Core Values: We have compassion for each other and for all. We are customer driven while providing mutually profitable solutions. We compete every day for team success.

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