Project Architect

Registered Project Architect

Design Spaces That Matter. Lead Projects That Leave a Legacy.

Are you a licensed architect who thrives on transforming ideas into inspiring, impactful environments? Join a collaborative architecture and design team where your expertise will directly shape communities through meaningful projects in senior living, healthcare, education, and government sectors.

As a Registered Project Architect, you"ll take the lead in guiding projects from vision to reality, balancing creative design leadership with technical excellence. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact, mentor emerging talent, and advance your career within a firm that values innovation, relationships, and professional growth.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Shape Meaningful Projects

Design environments that enhance lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting value.

Lead from Concept to Completion

Own the architectural process across all project phases, from early planning and design through construction administration.

Influence and Mentor

Share your expertise with junior architects and designers while continuing to develop your own leadership capabilities.

Join a Collaborative Culture

Work alongside an experienced, close-knit team that encourages creativity, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support.

Build Your Future

Expand your portfolio, tackle diverse and challenging projects, and position yourself for continued career advancement.

What You"ll Do

Lead Architectural Design & Project Delivery

• Guide projects through every phase, from schematic design and design development to construction administration.
• Transform client goals into innovative, technically sound, and buildable design solutions.
• Produce and oversee high-quality construction documents, specifications, and technical details.
• Ensure project designs meet applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.

Collaborate Across Disciplines

• Coordinate with structural, civil, MEP, and specialty consultants to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients through meetings, presentations, and project reviews.
• Foster strong relationships with project stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.

Drive Project Success

• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and develop proactive solutions.
• Maintain project quality, budget alignment, and client satisfaction.

Stay Involved Through Construction

• Lead construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, field observations, and contractor coordination.
• Conduct site visits to ensure the final built environment reflects the design intent and project requirements.

Mentor and Elevate the Team

• Provide guidance and technical leadership to emerging architects and design professionals.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and design excellence.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Active Architectural License (Registered Architect)
• Bachelor"s or Master"s Degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of professional architectural experience
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and documentation standards
• Proven experience leading projects through all phases of design and construction

Preferred Strengths

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong construction administration expertise
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality

Bonus Experience

• senior living, healthcare, education, or government projects
• Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Newforma proficiency
• Passion for mentoring and developing future architectural talent

Why You"ll Enjoy Working Here

Located in Charlotte"s vibrant South End, our team combines the resources and expertise of an established practice with the collaborative feel of a boutique studio. We believe great architecture comes from great people, and we invest heavily in both.

You"ll enjoy:

• A supportive, people-first culture
• Strong mentorship from experienced architectural leaders
• Diverse and impactful project opportunities
• Professional development and career growth support
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) programs
• A collaborative workplace where your ideas are valued

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

If you"re an architect who wants to lead meaningful work, mentor others, and create spaces that make a difference, we"d love to connect with you.

Apply today and help shape environments that improve lives for generations to come.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of CHARLOTTE, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Medical Dental Vision 401k

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in CHARLOTTE,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.