Senior Project Architect

ACTalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical illness & accident coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Life Insurance (employee & dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off / sick leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Architect to lead complex healthcare projects from concept to construction, combining deep technical expertise with hands-on, collaborative leadership. You will work with project managers, designers, consultants, clients, and contractors to realize design intent in coordinated, constructible documents.

The role emphasizes mentorship, maintaining design quality, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Architectural licensure or active progress toward licensure preferred.
• 15+ years of architectural experience, including leadership of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and coordination of projects through all phases.
• Guide project teams by setting priorities and aligning scope/schedule/budget.
• Coordinate architectural, interior, and engineering teams for cohesive solutions.
• Oversee construction documents, codes compliance, and project standards.
• Manage BIM coordination and model accuracy across designs.
• Build strong client and consultant relationships through clear communication.
• Mentor colleagues and support professional growth.
• Support construction administration activities and site observations.
• Identify project challenges early and develop practical solutions.
• Contribute to design discussions and healthcare-focused projects.

Skills

Leadership

BIM coordination

Revit proficiency

Design coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Architectural registration (in progress or licensure preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

Project Architect

Job Description

The Project Architect leads complex architectural projects from early concept through construction, bringing together people and ideas to deliver thoughtful, high-quality work. This role combines deep technical expertise with hands‑on, collaborative leadership, working closely with project managers, designers, consultants, clients, and contractors. The Project Architect plays a key role in healthcare projects, ensuring that design intent is realized in coordinated, constructible documents while fostering a supportive, growth‑oriented team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and coordination of projects across all phases, from early design through construction, ensuring that design intent is fully translated into clear, coordinated, and constructible documents.
• Guide project teams by setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and partnering closely with Project Managers to keep project scope, schedules, budgets, and staffing aligned and on track.
• Coordinate the work of architectural, interior design, engineering, and specialty consultant teams to deliver integrated and cohesive project solutions.
• Oversee the preparation and quality of construction documents and specifications, ensuring compliance with building codes, accessibility requirements, and project standards.
• Manage quality reviews and BIM coordination, ensuring that models and documentation are accurate, consistent, and aligned with design and technical requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client and consultant relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Mentor colleagues at various experience levels by providing coaching, constructive feedback, and sharing technical knowledge to support their professional growth.
• Support construction administration activities, including reviewing and responding to submittals and RFIs, preparing supplemental documentation, and performing site observations.
• Identify potential project challenges early and work with the team to develop practical, proactive solutions that support project success.
• Contribute to design discussions and rendering efforts, ensuring that technical decisions support the overall design vision, especially in healthcare-focused projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Architectural registration or active progress toward registration, with licensure preferred.
• At least 15 years of architectural experience, including leadership of complex projects through design, documentation, and construction administration.
• At least 5 years of healthcare project experience, with familiarity across multiple phases of design and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, detailing, specifications, building systems, and constructability.
• Advanced Autodesk Revit skills, including experience managing or coordinating BIM models for complex projects.
• Experience with construction documents, construction documentation, and construction administration processes.
• Proficiency in architectural documentation and coordination, including integration of consultant information.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and SketchUp for design communication and visualization.
• Clear, concise communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Sound technical judgment and decision‑making skills applied consistently across project phases.
• A supportive, collaborative approach to team leadership and mentorship.

Work Environment

The work environment is highly collaborative, inclusive, and focused on shared ownership of projects across all experience levels. The culture emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and the exchange of ideas, with a strong commitment to supporting professional growth and mentorship. The office features a modern, open layout where everyone, including leadership, sits in the same open environment. Desks, drawers, and workstations are designed to be interchangeable to promote flexibility, teamwork, and easy sharing of information. There are dedicated areas for private calls to support focused conversations when needed. The organization operates multiple offices, with a primary headquarters and additional locations in other major cities, offering exposure to a broad range of projects and colleagues. Projects typically range from 6 to 18 months in duration, providing opportunities to see work through multiple phases. The firm is recognized as a leader in healthcare design and has a long history of innovative, modern architecture. Work attire follows a business casual dress code. The role offers a fully remote arrangement until further notice, with the option to remain remote, work in a hybrid model, or work full‑time in the office over time. During the contract period, team members accrue paid time off and sick time, reflecting a supportive and professional work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $69.71/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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