Project Architect

Job Title: Project Architect

Job Description

As a Project Architect, you will assist the Principal-In-Charge in formulating design objectives and ensure that project activities align with these goals. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and scheduling activities to meet project objectives while implementing operating policies, procedures, and systems to support planned operations. Your role will include managing staff assigned to projects, coordinating specifications and material selections, and ensuring compliance with building codes. You will also be a key resource for project information, addressing internal and external queries, and actively participating in meetings to promote project communication.

Responsibilities

• Formulate design objectives in collaboration with the Principal-In-Charge.
• Plan, organize, and schedule project activities to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement operating policies, procedures, and systems.
• Document and communicate policies to project personnel.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement procedures for data acquisition, management, and quality control.
• Manage staff assigned to the project.
• Coordinate project specifications and material selections.
• Motivate and monitor the progress of work performed by project staff.
• Provide Project Building Code Compliance Review.
• Respond to external requests for information.
• Plan and participate in meetings and discussion groups to promote project communication.
• Work on multiple projects and a diverse range of project types.
• Serve as a key resource for project information and resolve problems or questions.
• Establish and maintain an active network of professional contacts.
• Remain informed of ongoing and completed research in related areas.
• Actively participate in professionally sponsored meetings, seminars, and symposia.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit.
• Expertise in architectural design.
• Strong project management skills.
• Licensed architect with at least 3 years of experience after obtaining licensure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• NCARB Accredited Educational Institution degree (Bachelor"s or Master"s).
• Professional Architect Licensure. Or in process to receive Licensure.
• Experience in commercial architecture.

If you have your professional architect license and match with the other qualifications listed for this opportunity, please feel free to schedule a virtual meeting with me using this link: https://talentassistant.actalentservices.com/assistant/bookings/QbUjR1fQ

Work Environment

You will work in an office setting alongside four other Project Architects. The firm is extremely diverse, offering services to the construction industry, private sector, public sector, and government. The company has recently rebranded to highlight their architectural work as a top-producing part of the organization. There is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including recently added interior design offerings. The role also offers the potential for growth into employee ownership and includes a great bonus program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $67.00/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 Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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