Project Architect

PROJECT ARCHITECT

SCHEDULE/ENVIRONMENT: In-Office 5 days a week. You may be out of the Columbus or Cincinnati office and work out of Dayton, Ohio roughly twice a week.

DESCRIPTION:

Manage External Design Partners: Leverage external architectural firms to align on project goals and standards.

Client Interaction: Engage with owners, clients, and internal departments to gather project requirements and develop actionable plans.

Execute Internal Architectural Design Process: Oversee all design phases, including Programming, Concepting, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation.

Develop Standards: Assist in creating and maintaining departmental and BIM (Revit) standards, and standard details.

Prepare Construction Documents: Assemble high quality, comprehensive construction documents and write project specifications.

Coordinate Design Teams: Collaborate with PME designers and other design partners to ensure integrated project solutions.

Support Business Development: Develop concepts and graphics for project proposals with the BD team.

Ensure Compliance: Conduct code reviews and ensure designs meet Ohio Building Code and other regulatory requirements.

Project Management: Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, coordinating with stakeholders.

Conduct Field Work: Perform field work and oversee construction administration to resolve project issues.

Support Cost Estimation: Assist in the cost estimating process with the Pre-Con department.

Mentor and Manage Junior Staff: Guide, mentor, and manage junior staff, fostering their development and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

This person will report to the Director of Design and support a variety of sectors including Healthcare, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Corporate, Retirement Living, Education, Historic, and Athletics. The Construction Management firm serves the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States and specializes in public and private building and industrial projects. Expertise includes construction management, general construction, design/build, and build-to-suit lease-back.

The Project Architect plays a pivotal role, driving the architectural design process from conception through construction while ensuring alignment with project goals and standards. This role requires a balance between design innovation and technical acumen, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality outcomes in sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, and food/beverage.

MUST HAVES:

Bachelors Degree in Architecture

6 years of Architectural Design and Project Management experience

Revit Modelling

Balance of technical skills and design within Construction Detailing

Architectural experience within Healthcare, Life Sciences, or Food/Beverage Manufacturing projects

Experience with Writing Specification

Understanding of Ohio Building Code, including: Code Review, Zoning, and Planning Commission Processes

PLACEMENT TYPE: This is a direct hire position

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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