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Job Title: ArchitectJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Architect who will be responsible for reviewing construction documents and costs, monitoring ongoing construction projects, reviewing contractor payment applications, and assisting senior staff with property condition surveys. This position involves working on various project types, including multi-family, office, industrial, hotel, and retail, with typical construction values ranging from $10 to $100 million. Monthly travel to job sites is required.

Responsibilities

+ Review construction documents and costs.

+ Monitor ongoing construction projects.

+ Review contractor payment applications.

+ Assist senior staff with property condition surveys.

+ Lead construction administration on core and shell projects.

+ Travel to job sites monthly.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in construction administration.

+ Proficiency in leading construction administration on core and shell projects.

+ Project management skills.

+ Experience with construction documents.

+ Degree in Architecture.

+ Licensed Architect or on the path to obtaining a license.

+ 8-10 years of experience in architecture.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Background in multi-family and affordable housing preferred.

+ Open to commercial project experience.

+ Ability to travel monthly.

+ Candidates must provide writing samples, ideally an email to a client diagnosing a problem and providing a solution.

Work Environment

This position is with a national Architectural and Engineering consulting firm established in 1991. The firm is well-regarded in the fields of physical due diligence and construction consulting for commercial real estate development projects. The role involves approximately 50% travel, mainly to Midwestern cities and occasionally from Denver to the East Coast, typically during the last and first weeks of the month. Travel is mostly same-day, with occasional overnights. The company employs 24 people nationally, with about 13 based in Chicago, and has other locations in LA, Portland, Honolulu (remote employees); NC and Nashville (remote employees); and New York (Soho, physical office). When not traveling, the position is on-site. The workload primarily includes multi-family and affordable housing projects with construction costs ranging from $10M to $100M.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.67/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 fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.