Architect

Beyondmk; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An architectural and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Architect to join their team in Marietta, Ohio. The role involves planning, developing, and overseeing projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Ideal candidates should have a professional degree in Architecture, strong design skills, and proficiency in Autodesk software. This position offers an opportunity to lead project teams and engage with clients directly, ensuring successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong design skill set to create project concepts.
• 3+ years of experience as a registered architect.
• Excellent in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and design architectural projects.
• Oversee architectural team's daily activities.
• Ensure project compliance with codes and laws.

Skills

Strong design skills

Proficiency in Autodesk products

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

First Professional degree in Architecture

Registered architect (OH, PA, or WV preferred)

NCARB Certification Preferred

Tools

Computer-aided design software

Job description

Description

McKinley Architecture and Engineering (MKA), now in its fifth decade of service, is a full-service architectural and engineering firm specializing in the design of educational, commercial, industrial, governmental, and institutional buildings. In 2025, MKA merging with renowned Pittsburgh-based design firm MCF Architecture, bringing deep expertise in healthcare, higher education, civil, and liturgical sectors.

Job Description Summary

The Architect will plan, develop, design, and oversee projects in conformance with architectural professional standards, and company and contract requirements. This job often includes leading project teams, working directly with clients, and performing project management duties or working with PM if designated.

Primary Responsibilities

• Protect the client and public’s health, safety, and welfare by acting with reasonable care and competence applying technical knowledge and skill in accordance with the standard of care and practice law;
• Perform all duties in conformance with relevant codes and laws including working with relevant authorities having jurisdiction and coordinating their review submissions for work under their responsible control;
• Create project design concepts using computer-aided design software, and/or hand sketching;
• Develop, or work with PM if designated, to develop with clients’ overall project goals and constraints, including client objectives, design criteria, project and design budgets and schedule requirements;
• Oversee and direct architectural team’s daily project activities, status, and progress in all project phases in preparing technical drawings and specifications;
• Monitor, make adjustments, and confirm – or work with PM – to verify project is on schedule, is in alignment with the owner(s) and firm budget parameters;
• Exercise appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by our consultants and internal engineering team;
• Provide bidding and construction contract administration of architectural elements including requests for information, submittals, cost events, pay application, and on-site observations in accordance with contract and standard of care, working with firm’s construction administrators, engineers, and PM if designated;
• Assist with quality control activities for the project.

Qualifications

• First Professional degree in Architecture or other qualifications approved by State architectural board;
• Registered architect (OH, PA, or WV preferred, state of residence minimum),
• NCARB Certification Preferred with willingness to pursue out-of-state registration(s) as required;
• 3+ years of experience performing as a registered architect preferred;
• Strong design skills and proficiency in Autodesk products and other computer-aided design software;
• Ability to understand, develop, and communicate design concepts quickly through verbal and written communication, hand sketches, and 3D models;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.