Project Architect

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Architect to join our Fort Wayne, IN architectural studio. The successful candidate will report to the Architectural Department Manager and oversee duties with the ability to delegate as needed.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, detailed cost estimates, client reviews, and coordinating with multi-discipline trades to finalize drawings and contract documents. This is a contract-to-hire, onsite role with standard hours and limited travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in architecture.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Architecture license or on the path to licensure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze costs and determine which drawings are required for each project phase during feasibility.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and coordinate with the equipment/material specifier while managing the schematic timeline.
• Conduct design/development with client reviews and code checks, refining options with cost estimates.
• Prepare contract documents, review specs with client, and coordinate with trades (structural/civil/mechanical/electrical).
• Develop fees and prepare submittals for statutory review.
• Administer bid/contract phase by reviewing bids, invoices, punch lists, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate and direct day-to-day activities and performance requirements for construction.
• Provide daily progress and resource reports.

Skills

4+ years experience

Proficiency in Revit

Drawing sets compilation

Education

Architecture License or licensure path

Job description

Job Title: Project Architect

Job Description

We are currently seeking a motivated and self-starting experienced Project Architect to join our Architectural Studio. The successful candidate will report directly to the Architectural Department Manager and will be responsible for fulfilling all assigned duties while having the ability to delegate responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of costs and determine which drawings are required for each phase of the project during the feasibility study stage.

• Develop detailed cost estimates and work with the equipment/material specifier while managing the project timeline and ensuring all due dates are met during the schematic design stage.

• Conduct the design/development phase with additional client/user review and approval, including performing city, county, and state code reviews and refining design options with detailed cost estimates.

• Prepare contract documents by reviewing specifications with the client, refining design options, performing the final development of details, and coordinating with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and other specialty trades.

• Develop fee and prepare submittals for statutory review.

• Administer the bid/contract phase by reviewing bids, contractor invoices, punch lists, construction and shop drawings, and solving problems as they arise.

• Coordinate and direct day-to-day activities and performance requirements for construction and construction support.

• Provide daily reports on progress and resources.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of professional experience in architecture, ideally moving into project management.

• Proficiency in Revit.

• Ability to compile drawing sets through all phases of project delivery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Architecture License or on the path to obtaining licensure.

• Experience in Architectural Project Management with an A/E firm.

• True project management experience is highly advantageous.

Work Environment

The work environment is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, within a clean, modern, and comfortable office at the Baker Street Station. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 7/8 am to 4/5 pm, totaling 40 hours per week with some overtime on an as-needed basis. The dress code is business casual, including polos and jeans. The role requires minimal travel, mostly within Northern Indiana and surrounding states for project meetings and client interactions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 27, 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.

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