Project Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Architect
Job Description

The Senior Project Architect provides daily leadership and mentoring to project teams on all aspects of design and technical execution as projects move through all phases, from schematic design through construction administration. In this role, you lead the development of designs and construction documents, typically serving as the Document Team Leader, ensuring all deliverables meet firm and industry standards while aligning with client vision, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring to project teams on both design and technical matters throughout all project phases.
• Assume selected project management responsibilities, including participating in client and consultant meetings and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate projects from initial design through construction administration, ensuring continuity, quality, and adherence to project goals.
• Develop project documentation requirements based on research, discussions with the Project Manager, principal-in-charge, lead designer, and client interviews.
• Develop creative and technically sound solutions to complex client architectural requirements and needs.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to develop the overall project design that responds to the client’s budget, schedule, and vision.
• Provide technical insight on materials, systems, and design options that can improve project performance, constructability, or cost effectiveness.
• Oversee the assembly of complete technical documentation, including drawings and specifications, in accordance with firm standards for all project phases.
• Oversee the compilation and maintenance of the project product manual that records design decisions and product selections.
• Lead a team of technical staff as part of the project team to develop project technical documentation requirements and solutions for assigned projects.
• Interface with structural, mechanical, electrical, and other consultants to coordinate documentation in a timely manner and ensure alignment of all disciplines.
• Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and specifications with architectural drawings and specifications, meeting with engineers as needed.
• Articulate the integration of architecture and engineering with the full A/E team, including the specifications group, to produce cohesive construction documents.
• Prepare code analyses for assigned projects and review documents for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and documentation requirements.
• Perform construction administration tasks, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, conducting site visits, and preparing document modifications as required.
• Define and describe the required document set to project team leaders to facilitate the development of milestone schedules for contract documents.
• Complete code analysis and verify that all documents comply with applicable codes and regulations.
• Develop work plans for the document team, delegate tasks among assigned staff, and monitor documentation efforts to meet allocated hours and budget in the project plan.
• Provide documentation milestones for incorporation into the overall project schedule and ensure documentation is completed on time.
• Lead and direct the documentation team, including both internal staff and consultant team members, to achieve established milestones and quality standards.
• Report weekly documentation progress to the Project Manager and identify submittals that require review during construction administration.
• Review and approve elements that diverge from contract documents during construction administration, and assist with document modifications as needed.
• Ensure the quality of drawings and specifications, including coordination with consultants and execution of details consistent with design direction and intent.
• Incorporate quality assurance review comments into the documentation and assemble record documents at project completion.
• Input final project space allocations into the project journal or equivalent record at the end of the project.
• Assist in quality control reviews and apply knowledge of local and state building codes, notifying the team of potential conflicts or issues.
• Support new business development by participating in proposal and interview processes as needed.
• Assist in the development and presentation of materials, drawings, and models in support of business development and client presentations.
• Take on special projects and additional duties as assigned or requested to support the broader goals of the practice.

• B.S. in Architecture or Master of Architecture.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Project Architect; 10–12 years of experience is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with the ability to lead production and documentation efforts.
• At least 2 years of experience working on hospitality projects.
• Demonstrated ability to run architectural projects from start to finish, including design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing and mentoring other production staff members.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and the ability to perform and document thorough code analyses.
• Proven experience coordinating architectural work with structural, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering consultants.
• Ability to lead the development of comprehensive construction document sets, including drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interface with clients, consultants, and internal team members.
• Ability to manage documentation budgets and schedules, and to monitor progress against project plans.

• Architecture license (AIA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience assisting with quality control reviews and integrating QA feedback into project documents.
• Experience supporting new business development, including participation in proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
• Ability to develop and present visual materials, drawings, and models in support of design and business development efforts.
• Demonstrated leadership in directing both internal teams and external consultants to achieve project milestones and quality standards.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to assemble record documents and maintain clear project documentation.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, including pursuing architectural licensure if not already licensed.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a focus on shared project success.

This role is based in an office environment with a flexible, collaborative culture that values in-person teamwork. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position follows a hybrid model, with an expectation of approximately three days per week in the office and two days remote, with flexibility to adjust based on what works best for the team and project needs. The environment emphasizes close collaboration when team members are together in the same space and supports a professional setting where architects and technical staff work closely with consultants using tools such as Revit and other industry-standard design and documentation software.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Vegas, NV.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Las Vegas,NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 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.

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