Project Architect

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO ranging from 160 to 200 hours per year

Professional development support

Flexible work schedule options

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead the design and delivery of impactful projects across various sectors. The role emphasizes design leadership and technical guidance, offering autonomy and mentorship opportunities. With a focus on civic and historic projects, candidates should have over 10 years of experience and proficiency in Revit.

This is a permanent, fully onsite position in Salt Lake City, UT, with comprehensive benefits and a standard Monday through Friday schedule with alternate Fridays off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Experience in civic and/or historic projects is highly valued.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision and technical direction for complex architectural projects.
• Mentor and guide interdisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee quality and performance from concept through construction.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Architectural design

Construction administration

Schematic design

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Job description

Job Title: Project Architect

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead the design and delivery of impactful projects across a range of sectors. This role is ideal for a design- and technically-strong leader who enjoys guiding teams, shaping project vision, and contributing to a collaborative, studio-driven environment. This position offers a high level of autonomy, the opportunity to mentor staff, and the ability to influence design quality and technical best practices across projects. Experience in civic and/or historic projects is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision, technical direction, and documentation for complex architectural projects.
• Mentor and guide interdisciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal team members to align design intent and execution.
• Oversee quality, consistency, and performance from concept through construction.
• Represent projects in client presentations, stakeholder meetings, and design discussions.
• Contribute to broader design and technical initiatives across the organization.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience in architectural design, construction administration, design development, schematic design, and construction documentation.
• 10+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Licensure preferred.
• Familiarity with additional design/BIM tools such as SketchUp is a plus.
• Experience across multiple project types; civic and/or historic project experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage complex project scopes.

Work Environment

Standard Monday through Friday schedule with a 9/80 work schedule, allowing every other Friday off adjusted to align with holidays for long weekends. The work environment promotes a collaborative, design-focused culture with strong mentorship and growth opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement with match, flexible work schedule options, paid time off (PTO) ranging from 160 to 200 hours per year depending on experience, 11.5 holidays, professional development support, and additional benefits like life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, and transportation passes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/yr.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• CEU Lunches
• Professional Development
• Parking
• TRAX transportation passes
• Flexible Schedule
• PTO of between 160 to 200 hours per year depending on years of experience.
• 11.5 holidays
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Flexible work schedule options (including alternative schedules)
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement with match)
• Paid time off and professional development support
• Collaborative, design-focused culture with strong mentorship and growth opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City, UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodation

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.

Legal Compliance

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.