Project Architect

Job Title: Project Architect (Architect II)

Job Description

This Project Architect (Architect II) role supports the design and delivery of projects across a variety of sectors in Salt Lake City. It is ideal for a developing architecture professional with a strong foundation in design and documentation who is eager to grow within a collaborative, mentorship-driven studio environment. You will contribute across multiple phases of projects, take on increasing responsibility over time, and help ensure both design excellence and strong overall team performance.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural design, documentation, and coordination across multiple phases of projects.
• Assist in preparing drawings and models for schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Apply working knowledge of building systems, building codes, and construction methods to project work.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants on assigned project components to ensure alignment and quality.
• Support the development of client presentation materials, including graphics, renderings, and diagrams.
• Assist with construction administration tasks, including managing RFIs, reviewing submittals, and preparing addenda.
• Maintain organization, consistency, and quality across all project deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with leadership staff and contribute positively to a team-oriented studio environment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and actively engage in a mentorship-focused culture.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• Typically 5+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficiency in Revit for design, documentation, and coordination.
• Basic understanding of building codes, construction documentation, and coordination practices.
• Working knowledge of building systems and construction methods.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively with team members and consultants.
• Strong organization skills to manage project tasks and maintain consistency across deliverables.
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to address design and coordination challenges.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a studio environment.
• Actively pursuing architectural licensure is preferred, though licensure is not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with SketchUp for 3D modeling and design visualization.
• Experience with additional design tools such as Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Experience supporting construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and addenda.
• Background in schematic design, design development, and construction document production.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, including continuing education and licensure support.
• Ability to contribute to client presentations through graphics, renderings, and diagrams.
• Comfort working in a mentorship-driven environment with clear growth opportunities.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment with a standard Monday through Friday schedule, operating on a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off. The studio offers flexible work schedule options, including alternative schedules, to support work-life balance. The culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and clear professional growth paths. The work involves daily use of architectural design and documentation tools such as Revit, SketchUp, and other digital platforms. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer match, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include maternity and parental leave, CEU lunches, professional development support (including licensure support), parking, TRAX transportation passes, flexible scheduling, and generous paid time off, with PTO typically ranging from 160 to 200 hours per year depending on experience, plus 11.5 paid holidays.

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

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

VCBO BENEFITS: 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

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

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

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

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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