Architectural Designer

Actalent; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer to lead CAD drafting, module drawings, and complex layouts across a 14-month project lifecycle. The role coordinates with engineers, architects, and project stakeholders to ensure thorough documentation and smooth handoff to construction.

You will manage design packages, track milestones, and maintain version-controlled drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, balancing multiple large-scale projects while meeting site-specific

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in interior design, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on AutoCAD experience drafting and revising complex drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for composite design and floor plans.
• Experience using Revit for design work and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to manage large commercial or industrial projects and multi-project workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting support for composite designs and revisions aligned with project standards.
• Hold design reviews with stakeholders and translate feedback into design updates.
• Create and modify module drawings, maintain version control and documentation integrity.
• Coordinate with engineering and architectural inputs for complete handoff documents.
• Manage design scope and milestones across a 14-month project lifecycle.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Module drawings

Revit coordination

Project multitasking

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Design review

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Interior Design/Architecture/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Architectural Designer

Job Description

The Sr Architectural Designer provides CAD drafting and design support for complex composite layouts and modular building configurations throughout a 14month project lifecycle. This role interprets requirements from internal systems, develops and revises module drawings, coordinates engineering and architectural inputs, and ensures complete documentation for construction handoff. The Architectural Designer collaborates closely with project stakeholders, participates in review calls and team meetings, and helps drive projects from site selection through preconstruction with accurate, wellorganized deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting support for composite designs and revisions, ensuring drawings are accurate, consistent, and aligned with project standards.

• Hold design review calls with stakeholders, capture detailed meeting minutes, and translate feedback into clear design updates and action items.

• Create and modify module drawings based on redlines and design changes, maintaining version control and documentation integrity.

• Review SIM tickets to understand design requirements, identify missing information, and provide constructive feedback to Change Management when tickets lack sufficient detail.

• Attend regular team meetings to share progress updates, coordinate work with crossfunctional partners, and align on project priorities.

• Manage stakeholder expectations, including project managers and other internal partners, by communicating timelines, risks, and design constraints clearly and proactively.

• Project manage the design scope through a 14month lifecycle, tracking milestones, deliverables, and dependencies from initial concept through preconstruction handoff.

• Obtain and document all project specifics from site selection and transaction management teams, ensuring requirements are captured comprehensively and accurately.

• Research and compile all available information for each site, including surveys, existing drawings, site visits, and other relevant data needed to inform design decisions.

• Coordinate all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including internal composite coordination, sitespecific information, transportation and traffic control, internal BRS requirements, and specific lineofbusiness standards.

• Coordinate initial architectural design packages and permit submittals as required, ensuring completeness and compliance with applicable standards.

• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, such as site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans.

• Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction when needed, collaborating with stakeholders to align on realistic timelines.

• Create construction cost estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts, supporting budgeting and approval processes.

• Manage due diligence activities, including utility coordination and other preconstruction efforts, to ensure the project is ready for construction handoff.

• Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, including contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language and exhibits, capital request breakdowns, landlord contributions or reimbursements, and all other preconstruction work products.

• Maintain a centralized repository of all preconstruction work products by site, ensuring information is organized, accessible, and kept up to date.

• Work on large commercial and industrial facility layouts, including floor plans, modules, and floor composites, while balancing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across disciplines, incorporating their requirements into cohesive architectural and layout designs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Interior Designing and Planning, Architecture, Engineering and Technical Drawing, or Engineering.

• Minimum of 2 years of handson AutoCAD experience, including drafting, revising, and managing complex architectural and layout drawings.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for composite design, module creation, and floor plan layout design.

• Experience using Revit for design work and coordination with multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to manage large commercial or industrial projects and work on multiple projects at once.

• Experience with facility layout, floor plan design, modules, and floor composites.

• Ability to research, interpret, and compile sitespecific information such as surveys, existing drawings, and site visit findings.

• Strong documentation skills, including the ability to create and maintain detailed design records, meeting minutes, and construction handoff packages.

• Capability to coordinate engineering and architectural specifications across different building types and internal requirements.

• Competence in developing construction schedules, phasing plans, and cost estimates for capital requests.

• Strong organizational skills to maintain repositories of preconstruction work products and manage information by site.

• Effective communication skills to manage expectations of project managers and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite for documentation, scheduling, and communication.

• Advanced Revit skills for complex design modeling and coordination.

• Experience with industrial and large commercial facility layout design.

• Background in floor plan layout design, including modules and floor composites.

• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, balancing diverse requirements and priorities.

• Familiarity with internal standards such as BRS requirements and lineofbusiness design standards.

• Experience preparing documents for lease execution, including site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans.

• Experience coordinating permit submittals and tracking permit status as part of preconstruction activities.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment, combining inoffice collaboration with remote work. Team members work in the Bellevue office three days per week, typically on Tuesday and Wednesday plus one additional day, with the remaining time spent working remotely. The position involves frequent interaction with crossfunctional teams, participation in review calls and meetings, and regular use of design and productivity tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and the Microsoft Office suite. Work is primarily officebased, focused on digital design, documentation, and coordination activities for large commercial and industrial facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bellevue,WA.

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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