Remote Architectural Preservation 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

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