Senior Community Architect
Design Center Pittsburgh is currently launching a new initiative aimed at increasing the capacity for social impact design and planning in the region. This work will deliver a framework for the development, implementation and measurement of public interest design projects, integrated with long-term partnership with community partners to address issues of equity, livability and resiliency.
Overview of Responsibilities
The Senior Community Architect position will lead our newly launched programs to expand design and planning services in local neighborhoods. This position will lead a team of designers, planners, and data analysts in the development, engagement, management, and measurement of community-based projects.
- Manage all aspects of DCP’s community design projects in the Pittsburgh region;
- Collaborate with community-based organization partners on project development, implementation and impact measurement;
- Work with multi-disciplinary staff to develop and deliver innovative community engagement and human-centered design practices for community-based projects;
- Facilitate and deliver community design workshops, charrettes, trainings, and toolkits;
- Work closely with partner architect, landscape architect, economic development, and planning firms and other consultants to ensure timely and high quality completion of tasks toward community goals;
- Collaborate with government, foundation and non-profit community development partners;
- Work with our CEO to identify new community design opportunities – both in terms of partnerships and funding;
- Prepare funding proposals and reports as needed;
- Develop and manage budgets for community-based projects;
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture;
- NCARB certification;
- 5-7 years architectural experience, primarily working in partnership with community-based organizations;
- Excellent communication, writing and analytical abilities and strong interpersonal skills – experience working with diverse communities;
- Experience effectively managing project teams, including staff and interns, and outside consultants;
- Proficient in industry standard software applications, including Revit, AutoCAD and Sketchup.
- Ability to think big while also meeting deadlines and paying close attention to details;
- Dynamic self-starter who is passionate about public interest design, equitable development and resiliency;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design or Urban Planning;
- 5-7 years design experience developing and managing public interest design projects
- Proficient in Photoshop and InDesign;
Salary and benefits for this position are competitive and depends on prior experience.
Send cover letter, résumé, salary requirements, and work samples to:
Jennifer Fox
COO
jfox@designcenterpgh.org