Project Architect

STV is seeking a skilled, technically grounded Project Architect to lead construction documentation and technical delivery across a range of project types in our Philadelphia office. This is a hands-on role for a professional who takes ownership of the work — from drawings and specifications through construction administration — while actively contributing to the growth of the team around them.
The Project Architect will partner closely with the Project Manager on day-to-day execution and engage directly with STV’s national technical pillar to help shape firmwide standards, best practices, and lessons learned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead construction document production and technical coordination across all engineering disciplines and outside consultants — ensuring fully integrated, conflict-free deliverables at every milestone.
• Serve as the primary authority on code compliance, life safety, and technical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle, including existing-conditions evaluation and phased delivery on renovation work.
• Mentor and develop architectural staff at all levels — within project teams and across the broader Philadelphia office — fostering a culture of authorship, accountability, and professional growth. Lead the architectural response during construction administration — managing RFIs, submittals, and field conditions with clarity and technical rigor.
• Contribute actively to STV’s national technical pillar — participating in working sessions, sharing project experience, and helping build the standards and tools that elevate delivery firmwide.
  
  Qualifications
• Registered Architect (RA); licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction
• 12+ years of progressive architectural experience with demonstrated responsibility for construction document production.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination workflows.
• This position will be working on USACE projects that will require US citizenship and applicants will not be eligible for sponsorship.
• Solid working knowledge of IBC, accessibility standards, and life safety requirements.
• Experience on renovation or assessment-based projects, including existing-conditions documentation and phased delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical content clearly to project teams and firmwide audiences.
• NCARB certification, LEED accreditation, public-sector client experience, and familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud preferred.
  
  Why Join STV
  You’ll take on real technical leadership from day one — owning the quality of the work, growing the people around you, and contributing to a national practice that’s actively investing in its standards and its staff. Philadelphia is a growing office with meaningful projects and direct access to firm leadership.

Compensation Range:

$116,930.89 - $133,635.31

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.