Architect

Job Title: Architect

Job Description

The Architect will take an active, hands-on role in producing construction documents and supporting projects from initial concept through construction administration. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects, manage varying scales of work, and grow into higher levels of responsibility within a collaborative, family-feel firm culture.

Responsibilities

• Jump into producing construction documents independently and ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals.
• Lead architectural design from programming and schematic design through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration for higher-level responsibilities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across a range of scales and complexities, maintaining schedules and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, owners, and stakeholders, providing clear communication and responsive service.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, including MEP, structural, civil, landscape, and specialty vendors, to integrate all disciplines into cohesive project documents.
• Develop detailed construction documents and technical specifications using Revit and, where applicable, AutoCAD.
• Oversee code analysis, life safety plans, and permitting processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders, and provide timely, well-reasoned responses.
• Conduct site visits and field observations during construction to monitor progress, identify issues, and support successful project delivery.
• Assist with and, at higher levels, lead construction administration tasks, including documentation, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to firm standards across all project deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
• Participate in project budgeting, scheduling, and staffing discussions to support efficient project execution.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client presentations, as needed.
• Assist with client communication and coordination, particularly for mid-level responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• 5–20 years of professional experience in architecture, with strong technical capabilities at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce construction documents, especially for mid-level candidates.
• Proven experience supporting projects from concept through construction administration.
• Proficiency in Revit, with hands-on experience creating detailed construction drawings and documents.
• Strong background in architectural design, design development, and construction drawings.
• Experience with construction administration, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants across multiple disciplines (MEP, structural, civil, landscape, and specialty vendors).
• Solid understanding of building codes, life safety requirements, and permitting processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients, owners, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle varying scales and complexities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Lumion is a plus.
• background working on commercial, multi-family, single-family, veterinary clinics, and car dealership projects is highly beneficial.
• Interest in long-term growth within the firm and readiness to take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Ability to work effectively within a small design team structure and collaborate with a larger group of architects.
• Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and adherence to established standards and processes.

Work Environment

The role is based in a full-service architecture and interior design practice with experience across a wide variety of project types and sizes, including commercial, multi-family, single-family residential, veterinary clinics, and car dealerships. The team consists of around 20 people, typically organized into design teams of 2–3, supported by a broader group of architects. This is a 100% in-office position, offering a collaborative, family-feel culture and a stable workload driven by a diverse project portfolio. The team works primarily in AutoCAD and Revit, with Revit as a core tool for construction documentation. The office provides free parking for employees, a full kitchen, and convenient access to the highway for commuters. Employees receive 10 days of vacation and 7 paid days off, supporting a balanced work-life environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orland Park, IL.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $48.08/hr.

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 fully onsite position in Orland Park,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.

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