Intermediate Architect

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Description

An opportunity awaits for an Intermediate Project Architect to join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-end commercial interior projects. This role involves engaging in all phases of design and construction, with a focus on developing construction documents, coordinating consultants, supporting design development, and participating in construction administration activities. The ideal candidate is proficient in Revit, skilled in technical documentation, and able to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, and project teams. A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative studio environment are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate construction document packages.
• Support design development efforts.
• Coordinate with consultants and project teams.
• Perform site surveys and code reviews.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and site visits.
• Communicate project status with clients and team members.
• Contribute to project delivery across all phases.

Essential Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Revit.
• Ability to independently produce and coordinate drawing sets.
• Experience managing consultant coordination within Revit environments.
• Strong experience producing complete construction document sets for commercial interior projects.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, quality control, and technical detailing.
• Experience supporting workplace, retail, hospitality, media, or similar commercial interior projects.
• Ability to coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, and clients throughout project phases.
• Experience conducting site surveys, code reviews, and construction administration activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4-10 years of architectural experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture or related field preferred.
• Commercial interiors experience preferred.
• Experience on workplace, retail, hospitality, or media projects preferred.
• Licensed architect or pursuing licensure is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Client-facing professionalism and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a hybrid schedule with four days in the office and Fridays remote, though occasional Friday attendance may be required for site visits or client meetings. The studio environment is open and highly collaborative, with a casual dress code. The leadership team is hands-on and accessible, fostering a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that supports work-life balance. Employees are encouraged to take ownership and contribute beyond their job description, promoting an entrepreneurial culture. The firm boasts a stable and reputable presence in the New York market, providing opportunities to work on high-profile workplace and commercial interior projects comparable to larger industry competitors.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

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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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.