Project Architect

Project Architect

Location: Raleigh, NC

Lead Projects. Shape Great Design. Make a Lasting Impact.

Are you a licensed architect or experienced project leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of projects, collaborate with talented design professionals, and play a key role in project success from concept through construction?

Join a collaborative and growing architecture firm in Raleigh where you'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning healthcare, education, commercial, retail, office, and mixed-use developments. This role offers the opportunity to blend technical expertise, project leadership, and client interaction while working alongside experienced architects, project managers, and firm leadership.

If you enjoy coordinating complex projects, mentoring team members, and turning great design into successful built work, this could be the next step in your career.

What You'll Do

As a Project Architect, you'll serve as a critical link between design, technical execution, consultants, and clients to ensure projects are delivered successfully and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of project documentation from schematic design through construction.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Principals, and design teams to execute project goals and deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate construction documents for a variety of project types.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for project teams and assist in resolving design and construction challenges.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and internal team members throughout the design and documentation process.
• Participate in client meetings and support project communication efforts.
• Oversee project documentation quality and help ensure deliverables meet schedule and project requirements.
• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting field observations, and assisting with project closeout.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Assist with presentations, project coordination, and design implementation throughout all project phases.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 7+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience producing and coordinating construction documents.
• Strong understanding of building systems, detailing, and project coordination.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on healthcare, education, commercial, retail, office, or mixed-use projects.
• Experience coordinating consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Client-facing experience and participation in project meetings.
• Architectural licensure or progress toward licensure.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Why Join This Team?

• Work on diverse and impactful projects across multiple market sectors.
• Take ownership of projects and play a key role in delivering successful project outcomes.
• Gain exposure to every phase of project delivery, from design through construction administration.
• Collaborate closely with experienced architects, project managers, and firm leadership.
• Join a culture that values teamwork, technical excellence, mentorship, and professional development.
• Contribute to projects where your technical expertise and leadership make a visible impact.
• Continue developing your career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced architect who enjoys balancing technical excellence, project coordination, and team leadership. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, build strong client and consultant relationships, and help guide projects from early design through successful completion.

If you're looking for a Project Architect position that offers responsibility, collaboration, and long-term career growth, we'd love to connect.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/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.

Key Benefits and Advantages: Integrated Architecture and Interiors: Interiors and architecture work together closely from the start to ensure a seamless look from the outside in. Resident-Centric Residential Design: Multi-family housing and urban spaces are built with the actual user's daily movement and comfort in mind. High-Performing Commercial Workplaces: Office designs focus on flexibility, employee wellness, and brand identity to help businesses recruit talent and command higher market rents. Collaborative Design Process: The firm uses recurring "design charrettes" where the entire team reviews challenges together, sharpening creative and technical solutions. Sustainable Adaptive Reuse: They specialize in breathing new life into older structures while respecting historical context and original character. Local Expertise: With regional roots in Charlotte and an expansion into the Triangle, their teams offer deep familiarity with local building needs.

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Raleigh, NC.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.