Project Architect II

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Perkins Eastman in Pittsburgh is seeking a highly motivated Architect to join integrated design teams on diverse projects. The candidate will lead conceptual and technical design, support business development, and collaborate with sustainability teams to integrate high-performance strategies.

The role requires 6–8 years of experience, strong presentation skills, and proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Hybrid work policy and growth opportunities offered.

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.
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations, progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses.
• Registered Architect preferred.

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 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 sustainability and research teams and incorporate into 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.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of design deliverables.
• Advance project performance through guidance of project team.
• Support growth of staff in the Pittsburgh studio.

Skills

Architectural design

Leadership

Presentation

Sustainable design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Job description

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.
• 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:

• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development

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.