Architect/Architectural Designer

Wildman Chalmers, Llc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonuses

100% company-paid healthcare

401k with company contribution

Cash balance plan

Profit sharing program

Job summary

A growing design firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a creative and detail-oriented architect or architectural designer with at least 3 years of professional experience. The role includes developing architectural drawings, participating in client meetings, and conducting site surveys. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture, be proficient in AutoCAD or Revit, and possess strong collaboration skills. The firm offers competitive compensation, 100% company-paid healthcare, and a range of retirement benefits including 401k and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience required.
• Experience with a broad range of project types preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Experience with a broad range of project types preferred.
• Strong passion for both design and the technical aspects getting a project built.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit a must, Adobe Creative Suite a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural drawings for client presentations and construction documents.
• Attend meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in existing conditions surveys and architectural base plan preparation.
• Material and product research; addenda, clarification sketches, submittal reviews and jobsite meetings during construction administration.

Skills

Collaboration

Resourcefulness

Discipline

Quick-learning

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Wildman Chalmers Design is a growing, highly collaborative studio firm looking to hire a creative, detail-oriented architect or architectural designer with at least 3 years of professional experience. Our office is currently located in Pittsburgh (free parking) and we work in a non-corporate, flexible studio environment. We are passionate about design, and our portfolio includes both renovation and new construction residential, commercial, hospitality, and other work. Most of our projects are located in the greater Pittsburgh area, and we have a strong commitment to client satisfaction and creating thoughtful, well-designed spaces. We’re looking for highly motivated applicants who are able to multi-task and work independently on projects from the conceptual design phase through construction administration.

Responsibilities will include: developing architectural drawings for use in both client presentations and construction documents; attending meetings with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors; participating in existing conditions surveys and architectural base plan preparation; material and product research; addenda, clarification sketches, submittal reviews and jobsite meetings during construction administration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
• At least 3 years of professional experience
• Collaborative, resourceful, disciplined & quick-learning
• Experience with a broad range of project types preferred
• Strong passion for both design and the technical aspects getting a project built
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit a must, Adobe Creative Suite a strong plus
• Must live in Pittsburgh or willing to move to Pittsburgh as this is a mostly in-office position

Salary

Very Competitive, with quarterly bonuses

Healthcare: 100% company paid healthcare (medical) for employees

Retirement Benefits:

• 401k – 4% company contribution starting first day
• Cash Balance plan – 2% company contribution (tiered vesting)
• Profit Sharing Program – 1–3% company contribution (tiered vesting)

How to Apply

Please attach resume and portfolio on your application.

RECRUITERS–PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Wildman Chalmers Design provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wildman Chalmers Design complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Wildman Chalmers Design expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Wildman Chalmers Design employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.