Senior Project Architect

The Senior Project Architect serves as a trusted technical and design leader at Actalent, bringing clarity, authority, and consistency to complex projects. In this role, you will engage directly with clients, collaborate closely with Project Management, and provide oversight across all phases of design and delivery to ensure the highest level of quality and execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Present technical and design solutions directly to clients with confidence and clarity
• Partner with Project Managers to guide and elevate overall design and technical performance
• Act as a subject matter expert on complex building systems, materials, and project delivery methods
• Lead design development and construction documentation for large-scale, complex projects
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to architectural staff, supporting a culture of continuous development
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of project delivery
• Maintain Actalent's standard of precision and quality - delivering work that meets the highest expectations
• Foster a collaborative team environment through proactive communication, organization, and accountability

CORE SKILLS

• Revit
• Architecture
• AutoCAD
• Design
• Project Management
• Design Development
• Drafting

Top Skills: Revit, Architecture, AutoCAD, Design, Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)
• 10+ years of architectural experience with Senior-level project responsibility
• Strong expertise in design, technical documentation, and construction administration across multiple project types
• Proven ability to lead client presentations and manage multidisciplinary teams
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and familiarity with modern project delivery workflows
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to anticipate design and technical challenges
• Clear, direct communication style with a focus on consistency and accountability
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $111920.00 - $124940.00/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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.