Senior Project Architect / Construction Administration

The Sr Project Architect leads the design and technical execution of complex architectural projects from design development through construction documentation and administration. This role presents directly to clients, partners closely with project managers, and serves as a subject matter expert on building systems, materials, and project delivery. The Sr Project Architect provides technical oversight and mentorship to junior staff, coordinates with consultants and contractors, and upholds a high standard of accuracy, craft, and collaborative communication.

Present directly to clients with authority and clarity on technical and design solutions, representing the project vision and rationale in a compelling and professional manner.

Partner closely with Project Managers to supervise, guide, and elevate the team’s design and technical output across all project phases.

Lead design development on projects of significant scope and complexity, ensuring that design intent is clearly articulated, coordinated, and documented.

Serve as a subject matter expert on complex building systems, materials, codes, and project delivery methods, providing guidance and direction to the broader project team.

Coordinate proactively with consultants, contractors, and agency reviewers through all phases of project delivery to resolve issues, align expectations, and maintain project momentum.

Review, refine, and iterate on design and technical solutions to uphold a high standard of accuracy and craft, ensuring that project work is thoroughly developed and resolved.

Ensure that project deliverables meet quality, schedule, and design intent objectives while balancing detail-oriented execution with big-picture project thinking.

Professional degree in Architecture (B.10+ years of architectural experience with demonstrated Sr-level project responsibility.

• Deep command of design, technical documentation, and construction administration across multiple project types.
• Proven ability to present confidently to clients and lead multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Mastery of Revit and project delivery workflows, including model management and coordination.
• Proficiency with architecture and design tools such as AutoCAD and drafting software.
• Strong project management capabilities, including coordination, scheduling, and oversight of design development.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and agency reviewers across all phases of project delivery.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Insurance (health-related) Retirement benefits Vacation / time off policies These are referenced broadly by employee reporting platforms, but no details are listed

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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.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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