Architectural Designer / Project Architect

Job Title: Architectural Designer / Project Architect

Job Description

As an Architectural Designer / Project Architect, you will take ownership of drawing sets, translating design intent into buildable documents. You will ensure technical success for projects, identify and address code issues, and develop a strategic approach for project drawings. You will oversee graphic communication to maintain clarity and legibility, develop details, and select appropriate materials. Additionally, you will manage technical specifications and lead the drawing efforts of team members, ensuring a coordinated approach with consultants. Your role will also involve construction administration, including reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to contractor inquiries, and resolving site issues.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in Revit
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in K-12, or Healthcare
• Ability to plan and manage construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into buildable documents.
• Oversee and ensure technical success of projects.
• Identify code issues and develop strategies for compliance.
• Maintain clarity and legibility in graphic communications.
• Manage delivery and mastery of technical specifications.
• Lead and coordinate drawing efforts of team members.
• Coordinate consultant drawings with architectural designs.
• Engage in construction administration and site issue resolution.

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

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $48.08/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 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.

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

Salary : $41 - $48