Licensed Architect

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Project Architect Job Description We are seeking an experienced and registered Project Architect to lead project teams from concept through construction, ensuring a balance between design vision and technical execution. This role involves overseeing the production and coordination of drawing sets, fostering team engagement, and guiding project communication. Responsibilities Advise on and support contract negotiation and fee proposal efforts. Oversee the production and coordination of drawing sets, ensuring clarity, quality, and completeness. Foster productive team engagement, guide team workflows, and provide clear direction for projects. Lead client meetings, presentations, and project communication. Guide project code analysis and integration of standards and guidelines. Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants. Conduct thorough, comprehensive, and clear Quality Control Reviews. Perform construction administration services, including submittals, RFIs, pay applications, punch lists, and change orders. Maintain prompt and clear communication. Essential Skills Registered Architect with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a design-focused practice. Proficiency in Revit is required. Demonstrated ability to lead design development with high technical quality and strong client service. Success managing teams through all project phases, including complex consultant coordination. Depth of knowledge in construction systems and assemblies, detailing, specifying, constructability, and cost analysis. Ability to translate design intent into clear, coordinated, biddable, and buildable documents. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to balance scope, schedule, and budget. Effective and responsible communicator with the ability to lead internal teams and engage directly with clients and stakeholders. Ability and willingness to mentor and elevate junior staff. Additional Skills & Qualifications Proficiencies in Bluebeam Revu, Procore, SpecLink, and SpecsIntact preferred. Experience in civic, federal, and/or educational projects is preferred. Fluency in Rhino, SketchUp, and Architectural design is beneficial. Work Environment The work environment is based in an office setting, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with a flexible schedule available for certain employee circumstances. Employees will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and benefit from strong internal growth and exposure to a variety of projects. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $135000.00/yr. health, dental, and vision insurance paid time off 401k mathc Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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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