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Description

 McKinley Architecture and Engineering (MKA), now in its fifth decade of service, is a full-service architectural and engineering firm specializing in the design of educational, commercial, industrial, governmental, and institutional buildings. In 2025, MKA merging with renowned Pittsburgh-based design firm MCF Architecture, bringing deep expertise in healthcare, higher education, civil, and liturgical sectors. 

 

Job Description Summary: 

The Architect will plan, develop, design, and oversee projects in conformance with architectural professional standards, and company and contract requirements. This job often includes leading project teams, working directly with clients, and performing project management duties or working with PM if designated.  

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Protect the client and public’s health, safety, and welfare by acting with reasonable care and competence  applying technical knowledge and skill in accordance with the standard of care and practice law; 
  • Perform all duties in conformance with relevant codes and laws including working with relevant authorities  having jurisdiction and coordinating their review submissions for work under their responsible control;  
  • Create project design concepts using computer-aided design software, and/or hand sketching;  
  • Develop, or work with PM if designated, to develop with clients’ overall project goals and constraints,  including client objectives, design criteria, project and design budgets and schedule requirements; 
  • Oversee and direct architectural team’s daily project activities, status, and progress in all project phases in preparing technical drawings and specifications; 
  • Monitor, make adjustments, and confirm – or work with PM – to verify project is on schedule, is in alignment with the owner(s) and firm budget parameters;  
  • Exercise appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by our consultants and internal engineering team;  
  • Provide bidding and construction contract administration of architectural elements including requests for information, submittals, cost events, pay application, and on-site observations in accordance with contract and standard of care, working with firm’s construction administrators, engineers, and PM if designated;  
  • Assist with quality control activities for the project. 


Requirements

 Position Qualifications & Skills: 

  • First Professional degree in Architecture or other qualifications approved by State architectural board; 
  • Registered architect (OH, PA, or WV preferred, state of residence minimum), 
  • NCARB Certification Preferred with willingness to pursue out-of-state registration(s) as required;  
  • 3+ years of experience performing as a registered architect preferred; 
  • Strong design skills and proficiency in Autodesk products and other computer-aided design software;
  • Ability to understand, develop, and communicate design concepts quickly through verbal and written  communication, hand sketches, and 3D models; 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Architecture,Project Management,Design Skills,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Autodesk Products,Computer-Aided Design,Technical Drawings,Quality Control,Client Interaction,Construction Administration,Engineering Coordination,Budget Management,Health and Safety Compliance,Sketching,3D Modeling

About MCKINLEY ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING INC

Founded in 1981, McKinley Architecture and Engineering is a multi-discipline full service Architecture & Engineering firm, offering comprehensive professional services in architecture, engineering, project management, interior design, LEED (energy efficient) design, sports and entertainment, historic preservation, learning environment and educational facilities planning, and construction contract administration.

In its fourth decade of service, McKinley Architecture and Engineering has shown continued growth in both revenue and number of design personnel. Our corporation is now comprised of over 90 employees and is conveniently located in Wheeling, West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which are within 500 miles of one-half the population of the United States.

We have a broad range of skill and experience for projects involving PK-12 education, higher education, governmental, health / medical, commercial, civic, industrial, religious, sports and recreation, and much more. We have designed schools, commercial/retail, warehouse, governmental and institutional buildings and have also completed historic preservation work.

www.McKinleyDelivers.com
www.Facebook.com/McKinleyDelivers
Instagram: @mckinleydelivers

Fort Henry Building
1324 Chapline Street - Suite 400
Wheeling, WV 26003
P: 304-233-0140
F: 304-233-4613

129 Summers Street - Suite 201
Charleston, WV 25301
P: 304-340-4267

202 Main Street, PO Box 3
Middlebourne, WV 26149
P: 304-830-5364

910 Sheraton Drive - Suite 200
Mars, PA 16046
P: 724-223-8250

Toll Free: 1 (866) 767-0140

Team size: 51-200 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Founding Year: 1981

What you'll do

  • The Architect will plan, develop, design, and oversee projects while ensuring compliance with architectural standards and client requirements. Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing project activities, and coordinating with clients and engineering teams.

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