Pickering Associates - Senior Project Architect

Pickering Associates

Pickering Associates is looking to add another Senior Project Architect to our team of design professionals. If you are looking for a diverse portfolio of project work and enjoy doing different project types each day, this role could be for you! We are looking for a candidate with a strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks, while working in a dynamic team environment. Our ideal candidate will have 2+  years of experience in all design phases and be client centric. This opening is a full-time role located in our Parkersburg office.

At the heart of our organization is a deep commitment to people—both the clients we serve and the team members who make it all possible. We design diverse, impactful projects that reflect the unique needs of the communities we work in, and we approach every challenge with integrity, creativity, and purpose.

We believe that doing the right thing isn’t just a motto—it’s a daily practice. Our team works hard to deliver exceptional results, but we never lose sight of what matters most : supporting one another. We care deeply about our staff and their families, fostering a culture of respect, flexibility, and genuine connection. Whether it’s collaborating on a complex design or celebrating personal milestones, we show up for each other.

If you’re looking for a place where your work makes a difference, your voice is valued, and your well-being is prioritized, you’ll feel right at home here.

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Plan or design all types of structures.
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
• Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
• Ability to research various codes and communicate impacts with the design team and owner.
• Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
• Manage and monitor progress throughout entire design and construction process and review all plans, specs, submittals and shop drawings prepared by vendor, consultants and in-house design team in order to ensure compliance with the design concept and documents.
• Multiple and frequent site visits to review quality of work and assure conformance to design intent
• Capability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects, and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well with colleagues in a team environment in order to keep multiple projects on schedule and in budget.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Design Focus :   Conceptual and Creative

Project Focus :

Commercial

Education

Healthcare

Industrial

Municipal

Requirements

Qualifications :

Architectural Licensure (NCARB certification is a plus)

Minimum 2 years Registered Architectural Experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills

Experience with client interaction and ability to lead a team

Salary :  $90,000 – $105,000  (Salary range is negotiable and flexible with generous sign on bonus)

Pickering Associates will help with relocation as needed as well as cover the licenses in any state that the candidate will work.

Benefits

Pickering Associates offers an excellent benefit package which includes paid time off, 401(k), professional development, tuition reimbursement, bonus plan, health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance, cell phone stipend and a fun work life balanced environment.  Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It’s important to note that Generation West Virginia is not the employer and is not making the hiring decisions. In this case, Pickering Associates has partnered with us to help identify strong candidates for their Senior Project Architect position. While we help streamline the hiring process and support both candidates and the company, the final decision about hiring will be made solely by Pickering Associates.