Project Architect

Job Title: Licensed Architect Commercial and Mixed-Use Projects

Job Description

We are seeking a licensed architect with at least 3 years of experience to lead commercial and mixed-use projects in a collaborative studio environment. In this role, you will work closely with a talented team of designers, planners, and architects on complex ground-up developments, adaptive reuse, and significant renovation projects across housing, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors. You will guide projects from schematic design through construction administration, ensuring design excellence, technical rigor, and compliance with building codes and zoning regulations, while actively engaging with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of complex commercial and mixed-use projects, including ground-up construction, adaptive reuse, and major renovations.
• Oversee project delivery through all phases, from schematic design and design development to construction documents and construction administration.
• Coordinate and produce comprehensive construction documents, technical details, and specifications that meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and other jurisdictional requirements throughout the design and documentation process.
• Provide strong technical leadership to project teams, guiding design decisions and maintaining the integrity of the design vision from concept through completion.
• Coordinate closely with clients and contractors, facilitating clear communication, addressing technical and design questions, and supporting successful project execution on site.
• Collaborate with Principals, project design leaders, and project managers to align project goals, schedules, and resources, and to support strategic design direction.
• Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance on design, documentation standards, technical detailing, and professional development.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary coordination with consultants and internal teams to resolve design and technical issues and ensure cohesive project integration.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized workflows and documentation.
• Conduct quality control reviews of drawings and deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to office standards and best practices.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, clearly communicating design concepts, technical solutions, and project progress.
• Engage in design development and production using Revit and, where applicable, AutoCAD to support efficient and precise project documentation.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused studio culture, sharing knowledge across commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use project types.

Essential Skills

• Licensed, registered architect with an accredited degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional architecture experience, including commercial project work.
• Demonstrated experience with ground-up, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Proficiency in Revit for design, documentation, and production of construction drawings.
• Strong experience in developing construction documents and technical detailing.
• Solid knowledge of building codes and zoning regulations and their application to project design and documentation.
• Proven ability to lead projects through all phases, from schematic design to construction administration.
• Experience in construction administration, including coordination with contractors and addressing field issues.
• Experience in client and contractor coordination, with the ability to manage expectations and maintain positive relationships.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.
• Strong communication skills, including excellent written and verbal abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Experience in project management, design development, schematic design, and production workflows.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for documentation and coordination when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building systems and construction methods.
• Experience coordinating consultants and multidisciplinary teams across various project types.
• Quality control and design oversight experience, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards.
• Multifamily residential, commercial/retail, and mixed-use project experience, including shell buildings, interiors, and restaurants.
• Hospitality and residential project experience, particularly in multifamily and Sr living, is preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles is a plus.
• Experience with graphics and signage coordination is beneficial.
• Strong client presentation skills and relationship management capabilities.
• Collaborative, team-focused mindset with the ability to work across different studios and project teams.
• High level of attention to detail combined with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Work Environment

You will work in a dynamic Baltimore office of approximately 75 employees organized into five studios, offering exposure to a wide range of project types and disciplines. The firms work spans commercial projects such as retail, shell buildings, interiors, and restaurants; housing with a focus on multifamily and Sr. living; a specialized interiors team; and graphics and signage. Architects have a home studio but are not limited to one area, and frequently collaborate across studios based on project needs and workload, providing variety and strong opportunities for professional growth. The office occupies a recently renovated, modern workspace on a high floor in a prime downtown location, fostering a professional, design-focused atmosphere. Work is primarily in-office, with the option to work remotely up to one day per week.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Baltimore,MD.

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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Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.