Project Designer / Junior Architect

Job Description

Project Designer / Junior Architect | Actalent (for a growing design firm)

The Tone:
This is a contract role at Actalent, located in Birmingham, AL, representing a full-time opportunity with a growing design firm. This firm specializes in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing facility design, delivering efficient and high-quality architecture. The role is crucial for contributing directly to all project phases from concept through construction within a collaborative studio environment. It offers significant growth potential towards project management or architectural licensure.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Birmingham, AL
• Pay: $31.25–$43.27 hourly
• Team: Close-knit studio working directly with firm leadership, engineers, and contractors
• Mission: Actively participate in all phases of design and project delivery for industrial and commercial projects
• Tech Stack: Autodesk Revit

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Assist in the design and development of industrial and commercial projects from concept through construction.
• Documentation: Produce and coordinate detailed Revit models and construction documents.
• Coordination: Work closely with engineering consultants to integrate architectural and technical systems.
• Management Support: Support project management tasks, including scheduling, documentation, and client communication.
• Construction Administration: Participate in construction administration, including reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience working in an architectural firm.
• Skills: Proficiency in Autodesk Revit; strong technical understanding of building systems and construction documentation; experience coordinating with MEP and structural consultants; strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Bonus: Licensed or on the path to architectural licensure.