Project Architect II

perkinseastman; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

401k Options

PTO

Company Holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional Development

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Perkins Eastman in Pittsburgh is seeking a highly motivated Architect to join integrated design teams on a range of projects. The role blends architectural work with strategic planning and regional business development.

You will collaborate across offices, lead project staffing, coordinate with sustainability teams, and engage with owners and consultants to deliver high-performance design.

The firm offers a hybrid work policy, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth in a global practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of architectural experience.
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts.
• Strong graphic presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in high-performance, sustainable design.
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; Rhino or related tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a dynamic office setting across all phases of architectural work.
• Lead and support strategic planning projects in Pittsburgh and nationwide.
• Represent the firm at professional events and associations.
• Support business development and client relationships in Pittsburgh.
• Coordinate with sustainability and research teams to guide growth plans.
• Manage project staffing, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Lead internal and external communications among teams and contractors.
• Support staff growth in the Pittsburgh studio.

Skills

Architecture

Design concepts

Communication skills

Graphic presentation

Sustainable design

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Job description

Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in twenty-six locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in our Pittsburgh office. We are looking for a highly motivated Architect to work with integrated design teams on various size projects and complexity.

The ideal candidate will excel in collaborative work environments and demonstrate versatility in design priorities, styles, and project delivery methods. This role encompasses a blend of architectural and strategic planning projects, along with business development responsibilities at both regional and state levels.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively in a dynamic office setting, contributing to all phases of architectural work.
• Lead and support strategic planning projects in Pittsburgh and around the country, in all of the Pittsburgh practice areas.
• Represent Perkins Eastman at professional organization events, committees, and other associations.
• Support with business development and client relationships in Pittsburgh.
• Coordinate with Perkins Eastman’s sustainability and research teams and incorporate into Perkins Eastman’s Pittsburgh growth plan.
• Manage project staffing, accounting, schedule on projects.
• Lead communications among internal team, consultants, owner, and contractors on projects.
• Manage agreements and authorizations with owners and consultants.
• Support excellence in delivering publicly bid work.
• Coordinate logistical aspect of design deliverables.
• Advance the performance of projects through establishment and guidance of project team.
• Support the growth of staff in the Pittsburgh studio.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience.
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts.
• Effective communication skills and excellent graphic presentation skills.
• Experience and passion for high performance, sustainable architectural design.
• Proficiency with Revit, Sketch-Up and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Rhino or Environmental analysis design software.
• Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design.
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations, progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses.
• Registered Architect preferred.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $75,500 to $85,000

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.