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Job Title: Project Architect (Architect II)

Job Description

This Project Architect (Architect II) role supports the design and delivery of projects across a variety of sectors in Salt Lake City. You will work in a collaborative, mentorship-driven studio where you contribute across multiple project phases, build on a strong foundation in design and documentation, and gradually take on greater responsibility. The position focuses on delivering high-quality design, coordinated documentation, and effective team collaboration while supporting overall project and studio performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, documentation, and coordination of projects across multiple phases, from early concept through construction.
• Assist in preparing drawings and models for schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Apply working knowledge of building systems, building codes, and construction methods to project tasks and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants on assigned project components to ensure alignment and quality.
• Support the development of client presentation materials, including graphics, renderings, diagrams, and other visual communication tools.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including processing and tracking RFIs, submittals, and addenda.
• Maintain organization, consistency, and quality control across all project deliverables and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with senior staff, contributing to a team-oriented studio environment and actively participating in design discussions.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities to enhance technical, design, and project coordination skills.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Typically 5+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficiency in Revit for design, documentation, and coordination.
• Basic understanding of building codes, construction documentation, and coordination practices.
• Working knowledge of building systems and construction methods.
• Experience contributing to schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Experience supporting construction administration tasks such as RFIs, submittals, and addenda.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to work effectively with internal teams and external consultants.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain consistency across deliverables.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to apply design and technical judgment in project work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented studio environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Licensure not required; actively pursuing architectural licensure is preferred.
• Familiarity with additional design tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, including participation in CEU sessions and other learning opportunities.
• Comfort working in a mentorship-focused environment where feedback and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• Ability to contribute to client presentations through clear visual and verbal communication.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment in Salt Lake City with a standard Monday through Friday schedule. A 9/80 schedule is available, providing every other Friday off while maintaining full-time hours. The studio operates with a flexible work schedule, including alternative schedule options, to support work-life balance. You will work in a collaborative, mentorship-focused setting that emphasizes teamwork, design quality, and professional growth. The environment supports the use of Revit as a primary design and documentation tool, with additional use of SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite where applicable. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement with match; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; health savings and flexible spending accounts; and paid maternity and parental leave. You will have access to CEU lunches, professional development opportunities, licensure support, and flexible scheduling. Additional benefits include parking, public transportation passes, and a generous paid time off program, with PTO ranging from approximately 160 to 200 hours per year depending on experience, plus 11.5 paid holidays. The overall culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and clear growth opportunities within a supportive studio environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

VCBO BENEFITS:Medical, Dental & VisionMaternity and Parental LeaveLife InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountCEU LunchesProfessional DevelopmentParkingTRAX transportation passesFlexible Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City,UT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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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