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Architectural Design Coordinator

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote + 1/2 Day Fridays every week)

Schedule: Flexible Hybrid Schedule | Half-Day Fridays

Are you passionate about architecture, space planning, and transforming existing spaces into modern, functional environments? We're seeking an Architectural Design Coordinator to join a team supporting a large-scale national modernization program involving commercial facilities across North America.

This is an outstanding opportunity for Architecture graduates, candidates with internship experience, or professionals early in their careers who want hands-on exposure to large-scale renovation and facility design projects. If you've used Bluebeam in school, internships, studio projects, or professionally, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As part of a collaborative design team, you'll help bring new life to existing facilities through architectural review, space planning, and design coordination. You'll work closely with project managers, architects, and external design firms to ensure plans align with established brand and design standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review and mark up architectural drawings using Bluebeam Revu
• Redline and coordinate floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction documents
• Support nationwide renovation and modernization projects for existing commercial facilities
• Analyze customer and employee traffic flow to improve functionality and space utilization
• Assist with facility layout planning, equipment placement, and interior space optimization
• Review drawings, signage packages, and branding elements for compliance with established design standards
• Coordinate revisions with outside architecture and engineering firms
• Track drawing updates and changes throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project managers by reviewing technical documents and assisting with design coordination
• Work extensively with PDF-based construction documents and plan sets
• Contribute to architectural detailing, facility planning, and space planning initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Architectural Technology, or related field
• 1+ year of experience using Bluebeam Revu through internships, coursework, or professional experience
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and plans
• Strong communication and organizational skills

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Self-starter who takes initiative and seeks opportunities to contribute
• Positive attitude and strong team mentality
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
• Quick learner who enjoys taking on new challenges
• Strong communicator who isn't afraid to ask questions or collaborate with teammates

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Flexible in-office days (typically Tuesday-Thursday)
• Half-day Fridays
• Structured onboarding and training program
• 2 weeks PTO
• Paid holidays
• Complimentary coffee, water, and soft drinks
• Access to on-site fitness center
• Team events and networking opportunities
• Opportunities for growth within a highly visible design organization

If you're looking to gain experience supporting large-scale architectural renovation projects while working with an established and growing design team, apply today.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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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