Architect

An Architecture firm located in Chicago is looking to add an Architect to their team!
Job Description
This role focuses on leading specific technical design aspects of major architectural projects, from initial investigation and evaluation through to the recommendation of design solutions that best meet client needs. You will produce high-quality construction documents in both Revit and AutoCAD, support all phases of design and construction administration, and provide professional architectural consultation on large, complex projects. The position offers the opportunity to work on diverse project types-including healthcare, education, science and technology, and institutional work-while gaining experience across the full project lifecycle in a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities

• Lead specific technical design aspects of assigned major projects, including investigation, evaluation, and development of design solutions that align with client goals
• Produce detailed and accurate construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring coordination and constructability across disciplines
• Collaborate closely with other team members on projects from concept through completion, contributing to schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects across healthcare, education, science and technology, and institutional sectors
• Contribute to both ground-up and renovation projects
• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with contractors and consultants as needed

Essential Skills

• Master's degree or accredited bachelor's degree in architecture
• 5 - 8+years of post-graduate architectural experience
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with healthcare, education (K-12 or higher education), and/or science and technology projects
• Experience with both ground-up and renovation projects
• On track toward architectural licensure is a plus, but not required

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.57 - $40.86/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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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