Project Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Architect

Job Description

This full-time hybrid Project Architect role is based in the Harrisburg, PA office and focuses on leading project design and documentation from schematic design through construction documents. The Project Architect manages a design team, coordinates with consultants, supports feasibility studies and specifications, participates in bidding, and provides construction administration support. This position offers significant autonomy, direct interaction with owners and contractors, and the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of project types while working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a design team through schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of drawings and specifications to ensure quality, accuracy, and code compliance.
• Solicit, coordinate, and facilitate execution of consultant proposals as required for each project.
• Review and interpret the Owner-Architect Agreement to understand the scope of basic services and identify items considered additional services.
• Participate as part of the project team in interviews and presentations for new projects.
• Attend and represent the firm at meetings with owners, contractors, construction managers, and agencies during design and construction.
• Attend evening meetings as required, including school board meetings, land development meetings, and zoning meetings.
• Attend and/or lead construction document meetings and prepare clear, accurate meeting minutes.
• Meet regularly with consultants (such as MEP, structural, and civil) to coordinate project requirements and maintain project schedules.
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of working drawings, including schematic design, design development, and construction documents, in collaboration with a support team and the specification writer.
• Coordinate and review project specifications to align with drawings and design intent.
• Review, coordinate, and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and change directives during design and construction.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFI and submittal review, field coordination, and issue resolution.
• Interpret and explain building codes and evaluate LEED applicability as it relates to project design and documentation.
• Conduct building code analysis and ensure compliance throughout the design process.
• Provide construction administration support, including QA/QC review of documents and coordination with the project team.
• Communicate clearly in both oral and written form, including speaking effectively in public and presenting to stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with owners, contractors, consultants, and internal team members.
• Act as a self-starter, working independently while effectively managing tasks, schedules, and project priorities.
• Contribute to quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) processes to maintain high standards across all project deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Five-year professional architectural degree from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Architect licensure.
• Minimum of five to ten years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit for architectural design, documentation, and coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation, communication, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with schematic design, design development, and construction document production.
• Strong experience in construction drawings, construction administration, and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Experience with building code analysis and compliance.
• Ability to interpret and apply construction codes and assess LEED applicability.
• Experience with consultant coordination, including MEP, structural, and civil disciplines.
• Proven ability to perform quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) reviews of drawings and specifications.
• Experience with specification coordination and collaboration with a specification writer.
• Experience reviewing and responding to RFIs and submittals.
• Strong technical design skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms, including public speaking.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• School design experience preferred, including familiarity with educational facilities and related approval processes.
• Experience participating in public meetings such as school board, land development, and zoning meetings.
• Experience leading or actively participating in project interviews and presentations.
• Comfort working directly with owners, contractors, architects, and consultants throughout all project phases.
• Experience with Revit architecture workflows, technical design, and coordination of multi-discipline models.
• Familiarity with design development and technical detailing for a variety of building types.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain project schedules in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with project managers, consultants, and clients.
• Interest in long-term career growth and professional development within a collaborative practice environment.

Work Environment

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office presence required on Mondays and Thursdays and remote work on other days, providing a balance of collaboration and flexibility. The position is based in the Harrisburg, PA office and involves frequent interaction with project managers, architects, consultants, owners, and contractors, creating a highly collaborative and communicative environment. Team members work extensively with Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office applications, and regularly engage in consultant coordination, QA/QC review, specification coordination, and construction administration support. The work includes both daytime and occasional evening commitments for meetings such as school board, land development, and zoning sessions. The firm emphasizes autonomy and trust, empowering employees to lead project meetings, coordinate with owners and contractors, manage RFIs and submittals, and provide oversight throughout construction. The organization promotes work-life balance through competitive paid time off, paid holidays, healthcare benefits, retirement contributions, and a strong focus on long-term career growth and tenure, including increasing vacation and sick leave benefits over time. Team members gain exposure to diverse project types and enjoy a supportive environment that values professional development and collaboration.

This is a Permanent position based out of Harrisburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/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.

Health BenefitsMultiple medical plan options are available, including:PPO plans with deductibles ranging from $500 to $1,650 per individual.HSA-compatible plans with deductibles of $1,000 and $3,000 per individual.Dental and vision coverage are included with the benefit elections.Employees who waive company health insurance are eligible for a $1,000 annual healthcare bonus.401(k) Retirement PlanEmployer contribution is the lesser of:10% of the employee's annual contribution, or1% of the employee's annual salary.Paid HolidaysNine paid holidays annually, including:New Year's DayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving DayDay After ThanksgivingChristmas DayTwo Floating/Personal Holidays that can be used throughout the year with supervisor approval.Vacation TimeNew employees accrue vacation at one day per month after two months of full-time employment, providing up to 10 days during the first year.After the first year, employees earn two weeks (80 hours) annually.Employees with 5+ years of service receive increased vacation based on tenure, with schedules showing growth up to approximately 15 days per year depending on role and years of service.Sick LeaveSick leave varies by employee classification and tenure:Support Staff/Hourly employees begin with 2 days and increase with service.Professional/Admin/Sales employees begin with 3 days and increase over time.Executive employees receive higher sick leave allowances, increasing with tenure.Leave ProgramsThe company complies with both the Federal and State Family & Medical Leave Acts (FMLA).

This is a hybrid position in Harrisburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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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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