Project Architect

Job Title: Project Architect

Job Description

This role is responsible for coordinating project documentation, leading technical development, integrating consultant work, and ensuring projects are delivered with a high level of quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare design and technical experience, a thorough understanding of healthcare codes and building systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, medical planners, consultants, and clients. This individual serves as the technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring design intent is maintained while supporting efficient project execution and successful construction outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development, coordination, and production of project documentation throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty consultants to ensure an integrated, accurate, and technically sound set of construction documents.
• Resolve complex technical design challenges while maintaining project goals, design intent, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee drawing production, specifications, detailing, and quality control to support a coordinated and complete project deliverable.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to support project schedules, technical milestones, and consultant coordination.
• Coordinate permitting activities and interface with authorities having jurisdiction throughout permitting and construction.
• Lead technical review of RFIs, submittals, substitutions, and other construction administration activities to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and promote technical excellence, consistency, and best practices across project teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor"s degree in Architecture or related field.
• Professional licensure in Architecture or on pace to achieve in first 6-12 months.
• 7+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering healthcare renovation and ground-up projects through multiple phases of design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles, building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards, construction detailing, and building systems.
• Experience preparing and coordinating construction documents and providing construction administration services.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and standard architectural documentation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional technical quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with client management and engagement.
• Knowledge of schematic design and design development.

Work Environment

The office is located in downtown Philadelphia on Market Street and has 8 employees. This location has been operational for several years, supporting other markets as the company establishes its name in Philadelphia.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Paid Vacation and Wellness Time 9 paid Holidays Parental & Related Leaves of Absence Medical, Dental, and Vision 401k Retirement Plan Life Insurance Disability Insurance Accident and Critical Illness Programs Section 125 Premium Program Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account Certification and Licensure Credit Career Mentoring and Advancement Transit and Parking Allowance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.

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