PA Architect for Small Residential Renovation Projects
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
Freelancer Job Posting: PA-Licensed Architect — Small Residential Renovations (Sign & Seal)
Title: Pennsylvania-Licensed Architect Needed for Small Residential Renovation & Addition Projects — Sign & Seal Required
Project Overview:
I am looking for a Pennsylvania-licensed Architect to review, refine, and sign/seal architectural drawings for small residential renovation and addition projects. We produce the initial plan sets in-house (draftsperson), and need an architect to review them for code compliance, completeness, and accuracy before permit submission.
Projects typically include:
Small additions (1–2 stories)
Interior renovations
Reconfiguring layouts, bedrooms, bathrooms
Kitchen/powder room relocations
Stair modifications
Residential rowhome projects (Philadelphia)
Single-family suburban renovations
Basement alterations (including partial lowering)
Scope of Work
The selected architect will:
Architectural Review
Review plans created by our draftsperson
Ensure compliance with 2021 PA UCC, IRC, and local municipal requirements
Evaluate room layouts, egress paths, stairs, and code clearances
Confirm dimensions, sections, elevations, and notes are complete
Provide markups/redlines with required corrections
Coordinate with draftsperson for revisions
Provide final signed and sealed drawings (digital seal acceptable)
Philadelphia L&I Forms (Preferred, Not Always Required)
Sign zoning refusal letters or adjustments when needed
Provide Design Professional in Responsible Charge (DPRC) forms if applicable
(Our structural engineer will handle Special Inspections, but the architect may be listed on the DPRC form depending on project.)
Requirements
Active Pennsylvania Registered Architect (RA) license
Experience with small residential renovations and additions
Comfortable signing and sealing architectural drawings
Familiarity with Philadelphia L&I preferred
Ability to work from PDF plan sets and return electronic deliverables
Strong communication and reasonable turnaround time
Ability to coordinate with our structural engineer when needed
Turnaround & Project Load
Ongoing work — multiple small projects per month
Typical turnaround: 3–5 days for plan review, longer if revisions are extensive
Rush projects available (paid premium)
To Apply, Please Provide:
Proof of PA architectural license
Examples of sealed residential projects (client info can be redacted)
Your fee structure (per sheet, per project, or hourly)
Typical turnaround time
Experience with Philadelphia or other PA municipalities
Title: Pennsylvania-Licensed Architect Needed for Small Residential Renovation & Addition Projects — Sign & Seal Required
Project Overview:
I am looking for a Pennsylvania-licensed Architect to review, refine, and sign/seal architectural drawings for small residential renovation and addition projects. We produce the initial plan sets in-house (draftsperson), and need an architect to review them for code compliance, completeness, and accuracy before permit submission.
Projects typically include:
Small additions (1–2 stories)
Interior renovations
Reconfiguring layouts, bedrooms, bathrooms
Kitchen/powder room relocations
Stair modifications
Residential rowhome projects (Philadelphia)
Single-family suburban renovations
Basement alterations (including partial lowering)
Scope of Work
The selected architect will:
Architectural Review
Review plans created by our draftsperson
Ensure compliance with 2021 PA UCC, IRC, and local municipal requirements
Evaluate room layouts, egress paths, stairs, and code clearances
Confirm dimensions, sections, elevations, and notes are complete
Provide markups/redlines with required corrections
Coordinate with draftsperson for revisions
Provide final signed and sealed drawings (digital seal acceptable)
Philadelphia L&I Forms (Preferred, Not Always Required)
Sign zoning refusal letters or adjustments when needed
Provide Design Professional in Responsible Charge (DPRC) forms if applicable
(Our structural engineer will handle Special Inspections, but the architect may be listed on the DPRC form depending on project.)
Requirements
Active Pennsylvania Registered Architect (RA) license
Experience with small residential renovations and additions
Comfortable signing and sealing architectural drawings
Familiarity with Philadelphia L&I preferred
Ability to work from PDF plan sets and return electronic deliverables
Strong communication and reasonable turnaround time
Ability to coordinate with our structural engineer when needed
Turnaround & Project Load
Ongoing work — multiple small projects per month
Typical turnaround: 3–5 days for plan review, longer if revisions are extensive
Rush projects available (paid premium)
To Apply, Please Provide:
Proof of PA architectural license
Examples of sealed residential projects (client info can be redacted)
Your fee structure (per sheet, per project, or hourly)
Typical turnaround time
Experience with Philadelphia or other PA municipalities