Intermediate Architect

The Intermediate Project Architect supports the delivery of high-end commercial interior projects across all phases of design and construction. This role focuses on developing complete and accurate construction document packages, coordinating consultants, supporting design development, and participating in construction administration activities. The position requires advanced proficiency in Revit, strong technical documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate confidently with clients, consultants, and project teams. You will thrive in a collaborative studio environment that values a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and clear, professional communication.

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive construction document packages for commercial interior projects.
• Support design development efforts by translating design concepts into detailed technical documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with consultants and project team members throughout all project phases.
• Perform site surveys and conduct code reviews to inform design and documentation.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and attending site visits.
• Communicate project status clearly and professionally with clients, consultants, and internal team members.
• Contribute to project delivery across all phases, from early design through construction closeout.
• Maintain accuracy, quality control, and technical detailing within all drawing sets.
• Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while ensuring high standards of design and documentation.
• Engage in an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture by taking ownership of work and contributing beyond the core job description.

• 56+ years of architectural experience with a focus on commercial interiors.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, including the ability to independently produce and coordinate complete drawing sets.
• Strong experience producing complete construction document sets for commercial interior projects.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy, quality control, and technical detailing in construction documents.
• Experience managing consultant coordination within Revit environments.
• Background supporting workplace, retail, hospitality, media, or similar commercial interior projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, and clients across all project phases.
• Experience conducting site surveys, code reviews, and construction administration activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for client-facing interactions.
• Professional presentation skills and the ability to communicate design intent and project status to stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or a related field preferred.
• Commercial interiors experience strongly preferred, particularly high-end workplace, retail, hospitality, or media projects.
• Architectural licensure or active pursuit of licensure is a plus.
• Experience with workplace interiors, retail design, hospitality design, or media-related interior environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and contribute beyond defined responsibilities.
• Comfort working in a boutique design firm culture with projects comparable to larger industry competitors.
• Interest in exposure to all phases of project delivery and direct collaboration with firm leadership.

This role operates in a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and Fridays remote, while remaining flexible for occasional Friday site visits or client meetings. The office features an open studio environment that encourages collaboration and direct interaction with a hands-on, accessible leadership team. The culture is highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive, offering exposure to all phases of project delivery and opportunities to work on high-profile workplace and commercial interior projects. The atmosphere is fast-paced and deadline-driven, yet maintains flexibility to support work-life balance. Dress code is casual, reflecting a boutique design firm setting where creativity and professionalism are both valued.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

The 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)

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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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