Architect

About Thrasher The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview We are seeking a Licensed Architect to join our Bridgeport, WV office. The ideal candidate is passionate about architecture and eager to grow and lead a team of professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a can-do attitude to every challenge, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project design team across all phases of design
• Prepare original architectural design layouts, details, drawings, and specifications
• Review architectural documents for conflicts across all disciplines
• Coordinate and integrate architectural design work with other engineering disciplines
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate, select, and implement design techniques appropriate to each project

What You'll Bring Licensure: NCARB Registered Architect required

Experience: Minimum 5 years of related architectural experience

Software: Experience with Revit a plus

Codes & jurisdictions: Familiarity with local codes and authorities having jurisdiction

Client management: Proficiency managing client, owner, and contractor relationships

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership: Leadership and time management skills to keep projects on schedule and on budget

Multi-tasking: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively

Mentorship: Ability to mentor and develop junior staff

Work style: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Travel: Periodic travel to project sites required

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.

We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays — a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.