Architect

Architect II

Actalent is seeking an Architect with 5-9 years of professional experience to join a growing Portland studio. This individual will play a key role in supporting project design, technical delivery, project coordination, and firm growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong Revit user who enjoys working in a collaborative, design-focused environment and is interested in contributing beyond project work by supporting operational efficiencies and studio development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of architectural, interior design, and urban design projects.
• Collaborate with principals, project teams, consultants, contractors, and clients throughout project delivery.
• Support project planning, workflow organization, and project execution.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents and permit submissions.
• Participate in construction administration activities.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Revit templates, families, and detail libraries.
• Contribute to project management and studio operations as needed.
• Support the continued growth and success of the firm through collaboration and proactive problem solving.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or higher from an accredited institution.
• 5-9 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong proficiency in Revit.
• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating project deliverables.
• Understanding of permitting, project coordination, and construction administration processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a studio environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Architectural licensure or active pursuit of licensure.
• Experience in healthcare, education, public sector, or hospitality projects.
• Familiarity with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with consultant coordination and client interaction.
• Interest in project management and operational responsibilities.
• Strong graphic presentation and hand-sketching abilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/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 Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

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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