Project Architect / Licensed Architect

Project Architect / Licensed Architect

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Architecture / Higher Education / Workplace Design

Lead Design That Shapes Learning

Were seeking a visionary Licensed Architect to join our Charlotte office and lead transformative projects within our Workplace and Higher Education markets. As a Senior Project Architect , youll guide complex projects from concept through construction, mentor emerging talent, and collaborate with clients who are redefining the future of learning and work.

This is a high-impact leadership role for architects who thrive on innovation, client engagement, and team development. If youre passionate about creating environments that elevate student and faculty experiencesand youre ready to take ownership of design excellencethis is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex projects from design through construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Manage clients, consultants, and internal teams with confidence and clarity.
• Use operational tools for workload forecasting, resource planning, and team development.
• Produce project documents that meet client, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Mentor and coach staff, identifying and cultivating future leaders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, managing expectations and delivering value.
• Monitor project budgets and timelines to ensure profitability and performance.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and teams, both internally and externally.
• Champion a workplace culture aligned with the firms Collective Ambition .

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution (preferred)
• Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience
• Proven success in project management and staff leadership
• Expertise in Revit and advanced design technologies (SketchUp, Rhino)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with higher education projects and clients is highly desired
• A proactive mindset and drive to achieve

Work Environment & Culture

• Based in our Charlotte office , located in a vibrant, creative setting with 2025 team members
• Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on mentorship, innovation, and professional growth
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects that shape learning environments and workplace design
• Supportive leadership and clear pathways for advancement

Ready to Lead with Purpose? If you're a licensed architect ready to take the next step in your careerleading meaningful projects, mentoring talent, and shaping the future of education and workplace designapply now and join a firm that values creativity, collaboration, and impact. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

PTO, Vacation days typically 15+ per year depending on tenure, offer healthcare, vision, dental and 401k contribution

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

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.

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