Project Architect

Resourcing Edge • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The DesignGroup is seeking a Project Architect for its growing architectural practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This development-focused opportunity is designed for a Project Architect aspiring to transition into full Project Manager responsibilities. The role offers hands-on project leadership, structured mentorship with an assigned PM Champion, and progressive ownership of project management tasks within a 1–2 year development framework.

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in delivering projects on time, within budget, and in keeping with DesignGroup’s expectations for client service and project quality. The role provides exposure to schedule management, client communication, financial literacy, consultant coordination, and leadership of project workflows, with increasing independence. The firm describes itself as debt-free and values work-life balance and sustainable design.

Requirements

• Professional degree in architecture or a related field from an accredited program; a Bachelor of Architecture is identified as a minimum requirement.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in architecture.
• Current architectural registration.
• Strong understanding of design documentation, drawing sets, and project workflows.
• Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to construction administration, scheduling, or budget tracking.
• Demonstrated interest in project management, team leadership, or client-facing roles.
• Experience with consultant coordination or leading smaller components of a project.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with planning, developing, and maintaining project schedules.
• Support the preparation of agendas, meeting materials, presentations, and deliverables.
• Prepare, track, and distribute meeting minutes and follow-up action items.
• Maintain project documentation, including logs, coordination files, and task lists.
• Review documents for consistency and completeness as part of quality control.
• Lead defined workstreams or smaller project components under Project Manager oversight.
• Assist with identifying project risks and planning mitigation.
• Support proposal development and coordination for project pursuits.
• Coordinate among design disciplines, engineering consultants, and internal team members.
• Track consultant deliverables, deadlines, and alignment with project scope.
• Support communications with regulatory agencies and permitting entities.
• Assist with monitoring project budgets and resource allocation.
• Support invoice preparation, accounts receivable tracking, and financial documentation.
• Review fee trends and flag issues or variances for the Project Manager.
• Prepare client correspondence, draft communications, and organize deliverables.
• Participate in selected project meetings and occasionally stand in for the Project Manager when appropriate.
• Support client expectations through clear communication and proactive follow-through on tasks.
• Participate in structured mentorship with an assigned Champion aligned to the PA-to-PM competency model.
• Attend monthly check-ins and milestone reviews to track progress toward Project Manager readiness.
• Demonstrate growth in leadership, coordination, communication, and project ownership.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedules.
• Half-day Fridays.
• Company-paid healthcare.
• Structured mentorship and a stated 1–2 year development path toward Project Manager readiness.
• Work-life balance-focused culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level