Senior Architect

American Institute of Architecture Students; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institute of Architecture Students in Pittsburgh/Cleveland is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Senior Architect to lead projects from design through construction, collaborating with leadership, clients, consultants, and internal design teams to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate brings extensive architectural experience, strong project management capabilities, and excellent communication skills, with a track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• RA preferred and 10+ years of professional experience in architecture or multidisciplinary design.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with other industry-standard design and project management tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with high quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all phases of design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and coordination of architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with internal design teams to ensure projects meet client expectations and design objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and designers.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and construction-related activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support the firm's continued growth.
• Work closely with leadership on project planning, resource allocation, and overall project success.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

PM tools

Job description

Senior Project Manager / Senior Architect

Location: Pittsburgh, PA / Cleveland, OH

About the Opportunity

We are working with an established, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm that is looking to add an experienced Senior Project Manager / Senior Architect to its growing team.

With a strong reputation in the industry, an exciting pipeline of projects, and continued growth, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading projects, building lasting client relationships, and working alongside a collaborative team of architects and designers.

The Role

The Senior Project Manager / Senior Architect will play an important role in managing projects from initial design through construction. This individual will work closely with firm leadership, clients, consultants, and internal design teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical architectural experience, project management capabilities, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all phases of design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and coordination of architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with internal design teams to ensure projects meet client expectations and design objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and designers.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and construction-related activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support the firm's continued growth.
• Work closely with leadership on project planning, resource allocation, and overall project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of professional experience within an architecture or multidisciplinary design firm preferred.
• Registered Architect (RA) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing architectural projects from design through construction.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, building systems, codes, and construction administration.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with other industry-standard design and project management tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established architecture and design firm with a strong reputation and opportunities for continued growth.
• Work on a diverse range of projects alongside an experienced, collaborative team.
• Take ownership of projects while remaining involved in the architectural design and technical process.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and contribute to the firm's long-term success.
• Work directly with leadership in an environment that values experience, collaboration, and professional development.