Project Architect

Resourcing Edge; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Structured mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TheDesignGroup in Pittsburgh is seeking a Project Architect poised to grow into a leadership role, with hands-on project leadership and a clear 1–2 year path to PM readiness.

This development-focused role emphasizes mentorship, client coordination, budgets and schedules, and collaboration with consultants across disciplines, within a debt-free firm that values work-life balance and hybrid schedules with half-day Fridays.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in architecture from an accredited program is a minimum requirement.
• 5+ years of professional experience in architecture.
• Current Architectural Registration is required.
• Strong understanding of design documentation, drawing sets, and project workflows.
• Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines and leading smaller project components.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PM with planning, developing, and maintaining project schedules.
• Support coordination between design disciplines, engineering consultants, and internal team members.
• Track consultant deliverables, deadlines, and alignment to project scope.
• Prepare client correspondence and organize deliverables.
• Contribute to project leadership and progressively own PM tasks.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Architecture knowledge

Client relations

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Architectural Registration

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

OneDigital | Resourcing Edge, a premiere HR/Talent services company, has partnered directly with TheDesignGroup,a 50+ year award-winning architecture firm. DesignGroup has a growing architectural practice in Pittsburgh, PA. We’re looking for a Project Architect ready to grow into a Leadership role.

This opportunity is intentionally designed for aProject Architectaspiring to become aProject Manager.

You’ll gain:

• Hands-on project leadership
• Structured mentorship with a PM Champion
• Exposure to schedules, budgets, consultants & clients
• A clear 1–2 year path to PM readiness

All while working on impactful/complexprojects within a debt-free firm that values work-life balance.

What sets us apart?

• Debt-free growth
• Hybrid schedules
• Half-day Fridays
• Company-paid healthcare
• A culture that values sustainable designandwork-life balance.

TheAssistant Project Manageris a development-focused role designed for aProject Architectwho is aspiring to transition into full Project Manager responsibilities.

This role provides hands-on project leadership experience, structured mentorship, and progressive ownership of project management tasks within a 1–2 year development framework.

The APM supports the Project Manager in delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with DesignGroup’s expectations for exceptional client service and project quality. Through coordinated mentorship with an assigned Champion, the APM gains exposure to core PM competencies—schedule management, client communication, financial literacy, consultant coordination, and leadership of project workflows with increasing independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Project Delivery Support

• Assist the PM with planning, developing, and maintaining project schedules.
• Support creation of agendas, meeting materials, presentations, and deliverables.
• Prepare, track, and distribute meeting minutes and follow-up action items.
• Maintain project documentation, including logs, coordination files, and task lists.
• Support quality control by reviewing documents for consistency and completeness.
• Lead defined workstreams or smaller project components with PM oversight.
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Support proposal development and coordination for project pursuits.

Consultant & Team Coordination

• Assist with coordination between design disciplines, engineering consultants, and internal team members.
• Track consultant deliverables, deadlines, and alignment to project scope.
• Support the PM with communication to regulatory agencies and permitting entities.

Project Financial Support

• Assist with monitoring project budgets and resource allocation.
• Support invoice preparation, AR tracking, and financial documentation.
• Review fee trends and flag issues or variances for PM attention.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare client correspondence, draft communications, and organize deliverables.
• Participate in select project meetings; occasionally stand in for PM when appropriate.
• Support client expectations through clear communication and proactive task follow-through.

Professional Development

• Participate in structured mentorship with an assigned Champion aligned to the PA PM competency model.
• Engage in monthly check-ins and milestone reviews to track progress toward PM readiness.
• Demonstrate consistent growth in leadership, coordination, communication, and project ownership..

Qualifications

• A professional degree (Bachelor of Architecture, or a related field) from an accredited program is a minimum requirement.
• 5+yearsof professional experience in architecture.
• Current Architectural Registration.
• Strong understanding of design documentation, drawing sets, and project workflows.
• Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous exposure to CA, scheduling, or budget tracking.
• Demonstrated interest in project management, team leadership, or client‑facing roles.
• Experience with consultant coordination or leading smaller components of a project.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard design tools (Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) and Microsoft Office is a must.