Architect

BL Companies, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a highly motivated Architect to lead the technical execution of project designs and oversee construction documents across diverse project types. The ideal candidate communicates well and collaborates across disciplines to deliver client-focused solutions.

The Architect will manage technical design production, coordinate with MEP/Structural teams, and act as the primary liaison for project deliverables, supporting construction administration and QA.

Qualifications

• RA licensure is required.
• 8+ years of architectural design and construction documentation experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete set of construction documents from templates and fast-turnaround projects.
• Incorporate materials and methods into documents for metal stud, masonry, and steel construction.
• Review and apply codes/regulations across jurisdictions.
• Develop space planning and schematic design solutions to meet client needs.
• Coordinate with MEP and structural teams within architectural design.
• Update documents to reflect quality control, client changes, and AHJ requirements.
• Assist with Construction Administration, including shop drawings and RFIs.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring

Team coordination

Client collaboration

Education

Registered Architect (RA) license

Tools

Revit

Job description

BL Companies is growing and looking for a highly motivated and experienced Architect to join our dynamic Architecture team.

This role will focus on leading the technical execution of project designs and overseeing the development of high-quality construction documents across a variety of project types. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and collaborator who enjoys working across disciplines to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.

The Architect will be primarily responsible for all technical aspects of design production, as well as oversight and managing construction documents. In addition to acting as the main point of contact for project technical questions, the candidate will also work closely with MEP/Structural teams, serving as the primary liaison in coordinating project deliverables.

Responsibilities Include:

• Produce complete set of through and accurate construction documents both based on prototype design templates and one-off projects often with quick turnarounds and tight deadlines


• Integrate an understanding of materials and methods into construction documents, with a focus on metal stud, masonry and steel construction, in order to produce accurate and viable construction details.


• Review and implementation of applicable codes and regulations, within a wide variety of jurisdictions.


• Formulate space planning and Schematic Design solutions to meet client needs, budget and specification requirements


• Integrate an understanding of MEP and structural systems into construction documents, in order to coordinate work fully with Architectural design


• Update documents as required to integrate internal quality control and supervisor redmarks, client-driven changes and changes required by the AHJ.


• Provide assistance with Construction Administration Process, including review of Shop Drawings and RFIs

Required Experience:

• Registered Architect (RA) required.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in architectural design and construction documentation, with a focus on commercial, retail, or industrial projects.


• Proficiency in Revit is required; experience in managing Revit-based documentation across multi-disciplinary teams is a plus.


• Experience with construction administration processes.


• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.


• Strong communication and coordination skills

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.