Project Architect

Job Title: Project Architect

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 8+ years of architectural experience, preferably with K-12, healthcare, educational, or laboratory projects.
• Proven project management experience, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and leading project teams.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing directly with clients, gathering requirements, and managing client relationships.
• Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD for design and production of construction documents and drawings.
• Strong experience in construction administration and construction documentation.
• Ability to design and develop floor plan layouts for complex facilities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including MEP, electrical, interior design, and architecture.
• Solid understanding of project coordination processes and best practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage meetings, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SketchUp for 3D modeling and visualization.
• Registered Architect credential is a plus.
• Previous experience serving as a Project Manager on architectural projects.
• Knowledge of healthcare project requirements, including health codes and Health Department standards.
• Experience with facility design, particularly in healthcare and educational environments.
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in healthcare and education projects.
• Ability to research and apply new market information to project strategies and design solutions.
• Leadership skills and desire to grow into or continue in a project management capacity.
• Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative office environment.

Job Description

This Project Architect role offers the opportunity to manage and lead architectural projects from concept through completion, with a focus on healthcare, educational, and laboratory facilities. You will oversee small to medium-sized projects, occasionally contributing to larger-scale work, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, interfacing directly with clients, and participating in design development using Revit and AutoCAD.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.48 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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