Architectural Supervisor

Are you a skilled architect, eager to lead impactful projects that shape the Commonwealths spaces? If so, consider joining the Bureau of Real Estate as the principal technical expert overseeing a diverse portfolio of state-owned and leased facilities across the state. In this key role, you will manage complex construction and space planning initiatives from concept through completion involving balancing budgets, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to deliver functional, efficient, and accessible environments.
This is a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to guide a talented team, shape statewide real estate strategies, and make a lasting impact on the development of efficient and effective government facilities. If you are passionate about public service and driven by results, this position offers a meaningful way to contribute to the Commonwealths future while advancing your career in a dynamic, mission-driven environment!
As an Architectural Supervisor, you will be providing supervisory leadership and mentorship to architectural and support staff, fostering professional development and ongoing education. You will be responsible for strategically leading architectural initiatives, establishing best practices, and ensuring consistent application of policies and standards across projects. Work involves overseeing comprehensive project management for complex construction and space planning projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals with agency needs and Commonwealth-wide real estate strategies. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing construction administration and contract oversight to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  • This position also requires additional travel to headquarters location and other locations throughout the commonwealth as needed to perform essential job functions or as deemed necessary by the Director or Assistant Director.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as an Architectural Designer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or new construction for commercial, institutional, or educational buildings, and four years of paraprofessional or technical experience in architecture, architectural engineering, or architectural design; or
• Four years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or new construction for commercial, institutional, or educational buildings, and a bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or new construction for commercial, institutional, or educational buildings.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires licensure as a registered architect by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or a reciprocal jurisdiction

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid PA Class C driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.