Senior Architect, Class A Office (Owner-Side & Leadership Track) -- Pit

Job Description

Job Description

About DiCicco Development

DiCicco Development is a premier, fully integrated commercial real estate development and ownership firm specializing in Class A office buildings in Pittsburgh. We own and operate a portfolio exceeding one million square feet and are known for rigorous design standards, exceptional construction quality, and long-term tenant relationships. Our lean, senior team makes decisions quickly and holds its work to a high standard.

The opportunity

We are seeking a senior commercial architect to join our in-house design and construction team, working directly alongside our Registered Architect who serves as Director of Design & Construction. This is a substantive role for someone with genuine architectural training and deep experience in commercial office design, not a project management position with architectural exposure.

You will be involved in the full arc of each project: programming and design through construction administration and closeout. Over time, as our Director moves toward retirement, there is a clear and intentional path to assuming a senior leadership role within the organization.

This is an owner-side position. Your designs get built. You are not a vendor.

What you’ll do

Design leadership

• Lead architectural design and space planning for tenant improvements, build-outs, and capital projects across our Class A portfolio

• Develop design solutions that balance functional requirements, tenant experience, and budget reality

• Produce and refine construction documents and architectural drawings in AutoCAD

• Conduct programming sessions with tenants to understand spatial, functional, and aesthetic needs

• Communicate design intent clearly to ownership, tenants, contractors, and building staff

Construction administration

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from design through construction closeout

• Serve as owner’s representative during construction, overseeing contractors and subcontractors, conducting site observations, and ensuring conformance with design and specifications

• Collaborate with the Facilities team and tenants to assess portfolio assets, address space needs, and ensure continuous improvement across the portfolio.

• Review submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs; manage change orders and field conditions

• Verify code compliance (IBC, ADA, life safety) and coordinate with building facilities for smooth transitions to occupancy

• Maintain accurate as-built documentation for our portfolio

Strategic involvement

• Collaborate directly with ownership on design standards, capital planning, and portfolio strategy

• Work closely with our Director of Design & Construction, with increasing responsibility over time

• Serve as a trusted institutional voice on design quality and construction best practices

Who you are

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

• 10+ years of experience in commercial architecture, with a strong emphasis on office interiors and tenant improvement work

• Demonstrated portfolio of commercial office projects

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ability to produce full construction document sets

• Hands-on experience with construction administration; RFIs, submittals, site observation, contractor coordination

• Working knowledge of IBC, ADA, and life safety codes as applied to commercial office environments

• Strong communicator: able to present design thinking to ownership, tenants, and contractors alike

• Organized, accountable, and comfortable owning projects end to end

Preferred

• Registered Architect (RA) or actively pursuing licensure

• Experience working on the owner or developer side of commercial real estate

• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, or Adobe Creative Suite

• Familiarity with project management platforms (Procore, Newforma, Microsoft Project, or similar)

• LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience

Why this role

• Your designs get built, you work owner-side, not as a vendor

• Direct collaboration with ownership and fast decision cycles

• See projects through from programming to ribbon-cutting

• A clear path to senior leadership as our Director of Design & Construction transitions toward retirement

• Lasting impact on a long-term-held, well-maintained portfolio that shapes Pittsburgh’s Class A office environment

What we offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and licensure

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Annual continuing education budget — AIA conferences, CE credits, skill development

• Support for RA licensure and NCARB certification

• AIA membership and professional dues

• Close-knit team with direct access to ownership and decision-makers

How to apply

Submit your resume, a brief cover note, and portfolio samples (PDF preferred) demonstrating relevant commercial office design work

DiCicco Development is a fully integrated commercial office developer with over 1,000,000+ SF of Class A office assets in the Airport Corridor. We design, build, own, and manage our properties — which means as a Building Engineer, you work directly for ownership and are part of a hands-on, stable, highly respected team.

Company Description

DiCicco Development is a fully integrated commercial office developer with over 1,000,000+ SF of Class A office assets in the Airport Corridor. We design, build, own, and manage our properties — which means as a Building Engineer, you work directly for ownership and are part of a hands-on, stable, highly respected team.