Architectural Designer

Actalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Grandville, MI seeks an Architectural Designer to lead and coordinate projects from concept through construction, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, and schedules.

You will develop building concepts, translate them into construction-ready designs, and review drawings while collaborating with project teams in a fully onsite environment. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on leadership and exposure to commercial architecture, with opportunities for licensure growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; Master’s preferred.
• Architectural license or path to licensure preferred.
• Experience in commercial architecture (no residential) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects align with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop building concepts and translate them into construction-ready designs.
• Review and produce construction drawings.

Skills

Construction documents

Administration

Project management

Drafting

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Master's Degree preferred

Architectural License or Path to licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Architectural Designer

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCad.
• Experience in construction documents and administration.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to produce and review construction drawings.
• Excellent architectural design and drafting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture; Master's Preferred.
• Working experience within Commercial Architecture (No Residential).
• Architectural License or Path to becoming licensed.

Job Description

As an Architectural Designer, you will take on a leadership role, coordinating and managing architectural projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects align with client goals, budgets, and timelines while also developing building concepts and translating them into construction-ready designs.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/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 Grandville, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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 [e-mail] 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.