Careers

And along the way, we have a little fun.

FGM Architects is an exceptional place to work. The principals and managers believe in personal and professional growth. There are always opportunities to challenge your potential, collaborate on new ideas and engage in continuous learning.

Careers at FGM Architects
SRBL Career Quiz

Staff Insights

“What are the benefits of starting your career at SRBL straight out of school?”

Ryan: "For me it was an easy choice since SRBL’s core values align so well with my own personal values. By starting at SRBL, I have had the opportunity to work on and gain experience with multiple projects in our specialty areas. Starting as a Staff Designer and working my way up to Project Manager and now to Associate/Production Manager has allowed for me to gain a firm grasp on projects and the office operations from all perspectives, enabling me deliver a better product to our clients and run office production more efficiently and effectively.”

“What surprised you when you came to work at SRBL?”

Jamie: “I was surprised at how open the office was. Offices do not have doors, partition walls are low enough to easily communicate throughout the office. Communication within our workspaces is encouraged.”

“What makes SRBL different than your work experience with other architectural firms?”

Krista: “SRBL is different than other firms because we are always trying to better ourselves. In design, quality control, communication, technology, etc. We are always striving to improve ourselves, our buildings, and our firm.”

Careers at FGM Architects

Since 1945, FGM has been a force in the design of facilities that define a community, its schools, colleges and universities; its city halls and office buildings; its fire and police stations. We are the recipient of many design awards for those buildings, but our most important awards are the continuing projects that come from a roster of satisfied clients. The clients and communities we serve are pleased with our designs, and just as pleased with our service.

Our staff is key to that satisfaction, and our most important asset. FGM's staff of 75 operates from three Illinois locations: Oak Brook, Chicago and O'Fallon. Each office offers project diversity, the highest level of technological tools, and leadership characterized by their willingness to collaborate and mentor. Our firm received the AIA Illinois Distinguished Firm Award in 2003 and is annually ranked on Crain's List as one of Chicago's largest architecture firms. We are a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and many of our architects are LEED Accredited Professionals. In addition, FGM's responsible fiscal management and market diversity make us a smart place to start or continue your career.

We know that building a great firm means continuously recruiting talented individuals who share our values. We encourage you to submit your resume so that we can begin the process of getting to know you.

You may email your resume to career@fgmarchitects.com. Please indicate the FGM office where you would like to work and, for architectural positions, please send up to three JPEG images from your portfolio. Do not direct us to your website to review your work and do not submit anything that you would like to have returned. If we find a match between your experience and our current needs, we will contact you in order to arrange for a personal interview.

We look forward to hearing from you.

SRBL Career Quiz

We told you we like to have a little fun. Take our quiz and see if SRBL might be the right place for you. On a scale of 1-5, please rank yourself. Key: 1 means the statement does not describe you, a 5 means the statement strongly describes you.

Design
1. You wouldn’t dare sacrifice function on the altar of aesthetics, would you? Would you?	Rank ___
2. Can you think outside the box and color inside the lines?	Rank ___
3. Do you dream in Revit, Sketch-Up, InDesign, and Photoshop?	Rank ___
4. Is architectural passion coursing through your veins?	Rank ___

Core Values
5. How green are you? Do you ride your bike instead of drive your car for the sake of the environment? Would you give up a trip to the grocery store to lessen your carbon footprint?	Rank ___
6.a. Will you keep working on a problem until it’s solved?	Rank ___
6.b. Until your boss says it’s solved?	Rank ___
7. If the devil is in the details, are a you a bit of a devil?	Rank ___
8. Does your incessant thirst for knowledge consistently remain unquenched?	Rank ___

Culture
9. Can you wield a hockey stick and aggressively roll around in an office chair to help SRBL defend its title as reigning “Chair Hockey Champions”? (Seriously, though, can you?)	Rank ___
10. Are you looking to work in a completely transparent environment with no doors (except for the rest rooms!)?	Rank ___
11. Would you challenge a co-worker to a Guitar Hero duel over lunch?	Rank ___
12. Does working in a collaborative environment with talented, professionally generous men and women sound like a dream come true?	Rank ___

Add up your score.
60 to 55	Are you sure you don’t work here? If not, send us your resume. Now!
54 to 44	Did that function vs aesthetic question scare you? Don’t be afraid to send us your resume.
43 to 32	Our chair hockey team is looking for a few good designers. Send us your resume.
31 to 20	Hmmm. Probably second-guessing yourself here. Maybe you need think about it.
19-12	We hear Dancing with the Stars is looking for an architect contestant.