Rios Williams Architects (RWA) is seeking an experienced Project Architect / Architectural Designer to join our Pittsburgh-area practice. We are looking for a strong technical architect or designer who can independently develop projects, coordinate consultants, and help move projects from design through construction.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6–9 years of professional architectural experience with an architecture or A/E firm.

• Strong Revit proficiency, with the ability to independently develop BIM models and produce coordinated construction documents.

• Experience with renovation and existing-building projects.

• Experience through SD, DD, Construction Documents, permitting, bidding, and Construction Administration.

• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, IBC, accessibility/ADA, and life-safety requirements.

• Experience coordinating with structural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultants.

• Ability to manage assigned project responsibilities and multiple projects with limited day-to-day oversight.

• Comfortable participating in client, consultant, and contractor meetings.

• Construction Administration experience, including submittals, RFIs, site observations, field reports, punch lists, and closeout.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, self-directed, and proactive. They should be comfortable taking ownership of their work, identifying what needs to happen next, and working in a small-firm environment with broad project responsibilities.

A B.Arch or M.Arch is preferred. Professional architectural licensure is preferred but not required for a strong candidate with the right experience and technical capabilities.

Our priorities: Strong Revit/document-production skills, renovation experience, consultant coordination, and the ability to independently move projects forward.

If you feel you are a strong fit for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to info@rioswilliamsarchitects.com