Intermediate Architect @ Actalent

Job Title: Project Architect Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Intermediate Project Architect to support the delivery of high-end commercial interior projects, including workplace, retail, hospitality, and media environments. You will work across all phases of design and construction, with a primary focus on developing detailed construction documents, coordinating consultants, supporting design development, and participating in construction administration activities. This role is ideal for a technically strong architect who is highly proficient in Revit, communicates clearly, and thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial studio culture with exposure to high-profile projects and direct access to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate complete construction document packages for commercial interior projects, ensuring accuracy, technical quality, and alignment with design intent.
• Support design development efforts by translating conceptual and schematic designs into detailed, buildable solutions.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, including engineers and specialty disciplines, to integrate their work into cohesive project documentation.
• Manage consultant coordination within Revit environments, ensuring models and drawing sets are consistent, coordinated, and up to date.
• Perform site surveys to document existing conditions and inform design and technical decisions.
• Conduct code reviews to help ensure compliance with applicable building codes and regulations throughout the design and documentation process.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including reviewing and responding to RFIs, processing submittals, and conducting site visits to observe progress and quality.
• Communicate project status, issues, and milestones clearly with clients, consultants, and internal project team members.
• Contribute to project delivery across all phases, from early design through construction, providing technical and coordination support as needed.
• Collaborate with project teams in an open studio environment, sharing knowledge and contributing ideas that enhance design quality and project outcomes.
• Help manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of documentation and coordination.
• Demonstrate client-facing professionalism in meetings, presentations, and ongoing communications.

Essential Skills

• 56+ years of architectural experience, with a focus on commercial interior projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, including the ability to independently produce and coordinate comprehensive drawing sets.
• Strong experience producing complete construction document sets for commercial interior projects.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy, quality control, and strong technical detailing in construction documents.
• Experience managing consultant coordination within Revit environments and integrating consultant information into project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, and clients across all project phases.
• Experience conducting site surveys, code reviews, and supporting construction administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, and site visits.
• Commercial interiors experience, particularly in workplace, retail, hospitality, or media projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical and design information.
• Client-facing professionalism and presentation skills suitable for meetings and project discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or a related field preferred.
• Experience with high-end commercial interior projects, including workplace interiors, retail design, hospitality design, or media environments, is preferred.
• Professional architectural licensure or active pursuit of licensure is a plus.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, boutique design firm culture with projects comparable to larger industry competitors.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to take ownership and contribute beyond a narrowly defined job description.
• Ability to work effectively in an open studio setting, collaborating closely with project teams and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in managing documentation, coordination, and project communication.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mahwah, NJ.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Mahwah,NJ.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.

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