Senior Aviation Studio Architect & Project Lead

Green Key Resources; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

Green Key Resources partners with an award-winning multidisciplinary architecture firm to hire a Senior Architect / Interior Designer to lead and grow its Aviation Studio. The role emphasizes design leadership, client relations, and project delivery.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in airport concessions, hospitality, and high-design spaces, with licensure in PA or OH preferred. Travel regionally and nationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• 15+ years of professional experience in aviation concessions, hospitality, retail, or high-design spaces.
• Architectural licensure in PA or OH preferred; other registrations a plus.
• Proven success leading complex projects and mentoring teams.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp.
• Experience with 3D visualization and rendering.

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation, retail, and food & beverage projects from concept through construction.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants, and partners.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, staffing, and delivery.
• Support pursuit of new business and strengthen client relationships.
• Provide design direction balancing creativity and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants through design and construction administration.
• Review drawings and specs to maintain quality and consistency.
• Navigate codes, accessibility, and life-safety standards.
• Mentor junior architects and designers and grow the studio.
• Contribute to the long-term vision of the aviation practice.

Skills

15+ years experience

3D visualization

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

15+ years of professional experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Green Key Resources partners with an award-winning multidisciplinary architecture firm to hire a Senior Architect / Interior Designer to lead and grow its Aviation Studio. The role emphasizes design leadership, client relations, and project delivery.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in airport concessions, hospitality, and high-design spaces, with licensure in PA or OH preferred. Travel regionally and nationally is expected.