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Actalent Architect in Glen Burnie, Maryland
Job Title: ArchitectJob Description
This role offers an opportunity for a degreed architect with 5+ years of experience to lead and develop project designs across all phases, from concept through construction documentation. You will create and coordinate project designs, manage building design consultants, and produce presentation and design drawings for a variety of commercial projects, including retail, industrial, multifamily, light commercial, adaptive reuse, office, educational, institutional, and medical/healthcare facilities. The position combines hands-on design work, technical documentation, and active coordination with internal teams and external partners, while providing flexibility, a collaborative culture, and clear pathways for professional growth and licensure.
Responsibilities
Initiate and develop project designs and plans for all phases of one or more projects, from early concept through construction documentation.
Create and refine presentation drawings and design drawings that clearly communicate design intent to clients, consultants, and internal team members.
Coordinate the work of building design consultants, ensuring their drawings and documents align with project goals, standards, and schedules.
Monitor drawings and documentation throughout the design and production process to maintain quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
Prepare detailed project scopes and fee proposals, ensuring that project numbers are assigned, contracts are executed, and consultants’ proposals are properly documented and signed.
Complete project design tasks and deliverables within budgeted hours and established schedules, proactively managing your time and workload.
Verify project status on an ongoing basis and identify any issues related to expended time versus budgeted hours, flagging potential problems early and proposing solutions.
Promptly address, document, and issue all change-of-service requests from staff and consultants to maintain clear communication and control over scope changes.
Lead and contribute to project planning, design development, and construction documentation, ensuring technical accuracy and constructability.
Take responsibility for specific technical design aspects of assigned projects, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions.
Produce high-quality drafting and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD in accordance with office standards and project requirements.
Collaborate closely with project architects, project managers, and production-level architects as part of small project teams, typically consisting of three people.
Attend and actively participate in internal and external meetings to coordinate design decisions, resolve issues, and keep stakeholders informed.
Support the coordination of architectural work with MEP and other disciplines, particularly within a mixed architecture and MEP office environment.
Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture by engaging in regular communication, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem solving across project types.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
At least 5 years of professional architectural experience, including work on commercial projects in retail, industrial, or multifamily sectors.
Strong experience in project planning, design, construction documentation, and coordination across all phases of a project.
Proficiency in Revit, with the ability to produce and coordinate detailed architectural models and drawings.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, including drafting and preparation of construction documents.
Ability to manage and coordinate building design consultants and integrate their work into cohesive project deliverables.
Demonstrated capability to complete design deliverables within budgeted hours and scheduled deadlines.
Experience preparing project scopes and fee proposals, and familiarity with basic contract and proposal processes.
Skill in investigating, evaluating, and recommending technical design solutions for assigned project components.
Strong drafting skills and attention to detail in all design and documentation work.
Effective communication skills for coordinating internally with project teams and externally with consultants and other stakeholders.
Ability to track project status, monitor time versus budget, and identify potential issues early in the process.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
On the path to architectural licensure is preferred, indicating a commitment to professional development.
Experience with light commercial, retail, adaptive reuse, office, educational, institutional, and medical/healthcare projects.
Proficiency in SketchUp for 3D modeling and design visualization.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite for presentation materials and graphic communication.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office for project documentation, reporting, and communication.
Ability to work effectively in small project teams, typically consisting of a project architect or project manager and two production-level architects.
Comfort working in a multidisciplinary environment that includes both architecture and MEP disciplines.
Flexibility to support a variety of project types and to move between different project groups as needed.
Work Environment
The role is based in a newly renovated office in the Hanover/Glen Burnie, Maryland area, offering a modern and comfortable workspace close to the airport. The office operates as a mixed architecture and MEP environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects including light commercial, retail, adaptive reuse, office, educational, institutional, and medical/healthcare facilities. Project teams are typically small and collaborative, often made up of a project architect or project manager and two production-level architects, with approximately 13 people in the Maryland office overall. The average workload is about 80 hours over a two-week period, with some weeks being longer than others, and there is flexibility to work from home when needed. The culture emphasizes a supportive and engaging atmosphere, featuring weekly happy hours, team outings, and the ability to move between different project types for broader experience. The organization offers 7 paid federal holidays plus 1 additional bonus holiday, along with 3 weeks of paid time off. Annual bonuses are competitive with the market, and pension plans may be available for those who transition to a direct role. The environment encourages professional growth, collaboration across disciplines, and a healthy balance between high-quality project work and personal flexibility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glen Burnie, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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 Glen Burnie,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.