Hybrid Project Designer - BIM & Construction Docs

Actalent; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Project Designer in Harrisburg, PA for a hybrid schedule. You will develop architectural drawings across all design phases, contribute to feasibility studies, and support construction administration while collaborating with project managers, consultants, and owners.

You will work with BIM/Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring design intent and documentation accuracy, and participate in multi-project coordination and deadlines with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least five (5) years of experience in architectural design or related project design roles.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, including BIM modeling for architectural projects.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD for drafting and detailing construction documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation, communication, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive working drawings, including schematic design, design development, and construction documents, in close cooperation with the project manager and specification writer.
• Produce construction document sets and detailing that clearly convey design intent and support accurate construction in the field.
• Conduct field surveying and document existing conditions to inform design decisions and ensure accurate project documentation.
• Assist with feasibility studies and project planning support, contributing to early-stage analysis and concept development.
• Support specification coordination by working with specification writers to align drawings and project documentation.
• Provide construction administration support, including coordinating with project managers and construction administrators throughout the construction phase.
• Meet regularly with consultants, alongside the project manager, to coordinate project requirements, resolve design and technical issues, and maintain project schedules.
• Communicate clearly in both oral and written form, and speak effectively in public settings, including project meetings and presentations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project managers, architects, consultants, owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Work independently on smaller projects, managing multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team on larger projects, contributing design ideas, technical expertise, and coordination support.
• Apply knowledge of building codes and standards to support code compliance in design and documentation.
• Participate in space planning, concept design, and architectural design activities to develop functional and aesthetically sound solutions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail through quality control review of drawings and documents, helping to ensure accuracy and consistency across project deliverables.
• Utilize BIM/Revit modeling and AutoCAD drafting tools to create and maintain accurate digital models and drawings.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to prepare reports, schedules, presentations, and other project-related documentation.
• Manage multiple projects or project components concurrently, balancing priorities and meeting established deadlines.
• Contribute to a collaborative project environment by leading or participating in project meetings and coordinating RFIs and submittals as needed.

Skills

Strong architectural design skills

Schematic design

Public speaking

Communication

Presentation skills

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent seeks an experienced Project Designer in Harrisburg, PA for a hybrid schedule. You will develop architectural drawings across all design phases, contribute to feasibility studies, and support construction administration while collaborating with project managers, consultants, and owners.

You will work with BIM/Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring design intent and documentation accuracy, and participate in multi-project coordination and deadlines with strong communication skills.