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Job Title: Architect - Job CaptainJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Job Captain to join our healthcare studio. This role involves working closely with both design and technical teams to coordinate work with subconsultants, produce construction document (CD) set drawings, and mentor entry-level staff. The work primarily involves supporting data center, industrial, and hospital projects.

Responsibilities

+ Modify or create implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, utilizing architectural techniques and independent judgment.

+ Coordinate design group interactions internally and externally, including facilitating consultant team work sessions.

+ Manage project work of the architectural team as appropriate.

+ Perform design computations and document preparation, ensuring the flow of information to the project team reflects the design intent in implementation documents and coordinate with consultants to ensure systems work.

+ Assist with review, modification, and coordination of implementation documents before issue, ensuring code and zoning requirements for the assigned project segment are met.

+ Execute deliverables according to the scope of services and company standards, best practices, and quality expectations.

+ Attend client or consultant meetings as necessary.

+ Participate in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical challenges, and coordination with other disciplines.

+ Recognize the financial aspects of a project and apply basic accounting principles to ensure project and firm profitability.

+ Understand the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and engage in business development activities.

+ Assist in pursuing new project opportunities through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in Revit is essential.

+ Experience consulting with clients and stakeholders for project deliverables.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ BS or MS in Architecture.

+ 6+ years of experience in the field.

+ Architectural licensure is highly preferred, particularly for PA.

Work Environment

The position offers a flexible schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work (typically 3 days in the office). However, during the first 30 days, employees are expected to be in the office for 4+ days to become acclimated to the firm and team members. The environment is highly collaborative, utilizing offices in NYC, DC, and Richmond, VA to staff projects. The firm is known for its competitive edge in the market, especially in healthcare and commercial projects, and provides additional compensation options to offset licensing and parking costs if necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $57.00/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 Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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 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.