Senior Architect & Technical Lead - Mentorship & Design

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

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.