Project Architect, Education

pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Mid Level
Project Architect, Education
LGA Partners, a leading architecture firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Architect. This role is ideal for an architect who loves technical detailing and has skill delivering a range of building renewal projects including exterior envelope upgrades, elevator replacements, and systems upgrade projects.

How You’ll Make an Impact:
  • Support and implement project design as directed by Project Leaders
  • Ensure the overall design quality aligns with firm standards and client expectations
  • Develop and prepare project deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with LGA’s design standards
  • Coordinate consultant deliverables and design integration across disciplines
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with life safety, constructability, and quality standards
  • Verify that all designs and documents meet applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and other jurisdiction requirements
  • Monitor construction progress to ensure design intent is accurately implemented during the construction phase
  • Manage and maintain accurate project documentation, including forms, correspondence, client communications, and project data
  • Communicate design-related updates and decisions with clients and internal teams throughout all project phases
  • Support project organization through administrative tasks such as filing, document control, and archiving
What You Bring to the Table:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or similar degree required
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in AEC industry, higher education highly advantageous
  • Professional licensure in Architecture preferred
  • Previous experience in Construction Administration
  • Able to travel regionally at least one day per week
  • Proficient in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other industry software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communication
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why LGA? Here’s What Sets Us Apart:
We take immense pride in being the only architecture firm in the region to earn the Pittsburgh Business Times Best Places to Work award for seven consecutive years and to be recognized as an AIA Pennsylvania EPiC Firm for our commitment to emerging professionals. At LGA, our work spans the nation and beyond, but our strength starts within. We’re a studio-driven firm fueled by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering thoughtful, award-winning design. What sets us apart is our people-first culture — built on curiosity, mutual respect, and a genuine investment in every team member’s growth. We embrace the diverse perspectives that shape our studios and strengthen our practice, knowing that great design comes from dynamic and collaborative teams.

What You’ll Enjoy as Part of LGA:
  • Competitive, experience-based compensation packages
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance — because your peace of mind matters
  • A generous 401(k) plan to invest in your future
  • Robust paid time off, including parental leave and personal wellness days
  • Annual professional development stipends to support licensure, conferences, and more
  • Continuing education through lunch & learns, guided tours, conferences, and study groups
  • Flexible work schedules that empower work-life harmony
  • A calendar full of company-sponsored celebrations — from semi-annual parties to monthly town halls, happy hours, and community outreach events
LGA Partners is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits classifications, referral and other aspects of employment without bias or discrimination towards race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity/ expression or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
 
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