Project Architect

Job Title: Project ArchitectJob DescriptionThe Project Architect leads and coordinates project teams to ensure the successful execution of design deliverables, schedules, and technical requirements across multiple concurrent projects. This role serves as a primary point of contact for clients, provides guidance and mentorship to junior staff, and contributes to business development and client relationship growth. The Project Architect demonstrates strong project leadership, sound technical judgment, and proactive problem-solving while overseeing projects from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight, maintaining ownership of overall project performance.
• Coordinate all phases of design and project delivery from initial concept through construction and completion.
• Maintain accountability for project schedules, deliverables, technical quality, and adherence to scope and budget.
• Monitor project progress to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely execution of all tasks and milestones.
• Recognize project challenges and risks early and implement effective, proactive solutions.
• Provide input on project strategy and support leadership in overall project planning and resource allocation.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and work independently, consulting leadership on complex or unusual matters as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge of architectural or interior design principles to guide project design and technical execution.
• Lead the production of space plans, construction documents, and other project deliverables using appropriate tools and standards.
• Ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and quality across all assigned projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve project outcomes, workflows, and design quality, and implement best practices.
• Develop expertise in specialized practice areas such as visualization, technical documentation, building systems, sustainability, or project delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution, ensuring clear and responsive communication.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through reliable project delivery and consistent follow-through.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, interviews, presentations, and marketing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client engagement and promote future business and repeat work.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, consultants, team members, and leadership both verbally and in writing.
• Proactively provide project updates, status reports, and key information to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Seek clarification when necessary and encourage open, transparent communication among project teams.
• Establish clear expectations, priorities, and direction for junior staff and project contributors.
• Facilitate productive discussions and help resolve project-related challenges and conflicts.
• Foster positive working relationships with peers, consultants, vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day direction to interns, designers, and other junior staff.
• Support collaboration across project teams and disciplines to achieve integrated, cohesive solutions.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, teamwork, and knowledge sharing within the firm.
• Seek out and provide constructive feedback to support professional growth and project success.
• Contribute meaningfully to business development, project excellence, and overall firm growth by delivering high-quality work and strengthening client relationships.

Essential Skills

• 510 years of professional architecture experience, including managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and support highly complex infrastructure or design projects from concept to completion.
• Proven experience managing projects from A to Z, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Experience in business development activities such as proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
• Strong background in architecture and commercial interiors, with hands-on project delivery experience.
• Proficiency in Revit for design development and production of construction documents.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural or interior design principles and building systems.
• Strong design skills with the ability to lead the creation of space plans and detailed project documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize project challenges early and implement effective solutions.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships that support repeat business.
• Ability to mentor and provide direction to interns, designers, and other junior staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to oversee multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
• Bachelors degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional licensure in architecture or interior design is preferred but not required.
• Experience preparing proposals and supporting marketing initiatives for new and existing clients.
• Preference for commercial interiors project experience, including workplace or other commercial environments.
• Experience in institutional, government, medical, or civic projects is valued and considered relevant.
• Exposure to specialized practice areas such as visualization, technical documentation, building systems, sustainability, or advanced project delivery methods.
• Ability to contribute to firm-wide standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive relationships with consultants, vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a hybrid work environment that combines in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, using tools such as Revit and other design and documentation technologies to develop and deliver projects. The culture emphasizes teamwork, open communication, mentorship, and continuous learning, with regular interaction among architects, interior designers, consultants, vendors, contractors, and clients. The environment supports professional growth through exposure to a variety of project types, including commercial interiors as well as institutional, government, medical, and civic projects. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reston, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reston, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Reston,VA.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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