Architectural Consultant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Ambridge (Beaver County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Architectural Consultant to support long-range planning for historic sites and museums under PHMC. You will steer design development, perform site evaluations, and provide technical guidance across preservation and new construction projects, ensuring code compliance and preservation standards.

The role covers coordination with staff and external professionals, review of design submissions, and construction oversight to maintain hundreds of historic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field.
• Active architectural license or NCARB certification.
• PA residency is required and a valid Class C driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on preservation projects, new construction, and building code compliance.
• Visit project sites to gather information, assess conditions, and plan design approaches.
• Create design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates meeting state codes and project requirements.
• Coordinate with staff, administrators, and outside professionals through all project phases.
• Review design submissions and recommend revisions to meet standards and goals.
• Inspect renovation and construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents and preservation standards.

Skills

Architectural design

Building code knowledge

Project coordination

Construction oversight

Document review

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Job description

Salary

$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Beaver County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-59345-13330

Department

Historical & Museum Commission

Division

HM Archre Prsvn Div

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

13330

Position Number

00000868

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00300340

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Management Services, Division of Architecture and Preservation

Worksite Address

270 16th Street

City

Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15003

Contact Name

MegAnn Carey

Contact Phone

717.772.2839

Contact Email

[e-mail]

The Position

Do you have the architectural design, review, and technical consulting skills needed to provide long-range planning that will preserve historic sites and museums administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)? If so, consider joining this dynamic and diverse team within the Bureau of Management Services, Division of Architecture and Preservation in our responsibility for maintaining over 400 buildings in Pennsylvania. Apply today to put your passion for architecture and history to use, and become an essential member of our team!

Description of Work

This position supports the planning, design, and review of construction and preservation projects at historic sites and museums across the Commonwealth. It helps ensure safe, well maintained facilities that follow building codes and historic preservation standards. As an Architectural Consultant, you will perform the following duties:

• Technical Guidance: Provide advice on preservation projects, new construction, building code compliance, and modern construction methods
• Site Evaluation: Visit project locations to gather information, assess building conditions, and plan design approaches
• Design Development: Create design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates that follow state codes and project requirements
• Project Coordination: Work with staff, administrators, and outside professionals to support progress through all phases of a project
• Document Review: Examine design submissions and recommend revisions to meet standards and project goals
• Construction Oversight: Inspect renovation and construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents and preservation standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Architectural Designer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or preservation and new construction for commercial, institutional, government, or educational buildings or structures, and a bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or a closely related field which included major course work in architectural design; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires an active licensure as a registered architect by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a reciprocal jurisdiction; or an active certification as issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.