Senior Project Architect: Lead Design & Client Delivery

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

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