Senior Architect

BL Companies, Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

6 paid holidays + Christmas–New Year’s

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a Senior Architect in the Pittsburgh area to lead technical design and production from concept to construction. The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, collaboration with senior project managers, and delivering high-quality construction documents.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in architectural production for commercial, retail, or industrial projects, strong Revit skills, and has or is pursuing RA licensure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architectural production for commercial, retail, or industrial projects.
• RA license strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit and experience with construction documentation required.
• Experience with construction administration is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical design and production process from concept through construction.
• Coordinate and oversee project teams to deliver design solutions meeting client specifications, with emphasis on detailing and constructability.
• Serve as the technical authority and primary resource for project teams and clients.
• Ensure quality assurance and control of construction documents, focusing on detail accuracy and buildability.
• Mentor and support growth of junior staff through hands-on guidance and technical training.
• Contribute to a collaborative project environment and uphold BL Companies' values of accountability, proactivity, and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Detail-oriented

Communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pittsburgh Office - Cranberry Township, PA 16066, Qualifications: Senior Architect

BL Companies growing and looking for a Senior Architect. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while mentoring the next generation of architects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and the ability to guide project teams through all technical phases of design and documentation. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, collaborative mindset and a commitment to mentoring junior staff.

The Senior Architect will work in close partnership with Senior Project Managers and other disciplines to deliver exceptional architectural services for our clients. This individual will take a leadership role in managing the technical aspects of design and documentation across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical design and production process from concept through construction.


• Coordinate and oversee project teams to deliver design solutions that meet client specifications, with a strong emphasis on detailing and constructability.


• Serve as the technical authority and primary resource for project teams and clients.


• Ensure quality assurance and control of construction documents, focusing on detail accuracy and buildability.


• Mentor and support the growth of junior staff through hands-on guidance and technical training.


• Contribute to a collaborative project environment and uphold BL Companies' values of accountability, proactivity, and integrity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architectural production for commercial, retail, or industrial projects.


• Professional registration (RA) strongly preferred.


• Proficiency in Revit and experience with construction documentation required.


• Experience with construction administration is a plus.


• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.


• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.