Licensed Architect

Actalent • Moscow, ID • 2d ago

Job Title: Licensed Architect

Location: Idaho (Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday-Thursday, Remote Monday & Friday)

Pay: $38.46-$55.28/hr

Position Overview

A growing architecture firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality design solutions seeks a Licensed Architect to join its Idaho team. Following recent wins on multiple large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) and public sector projects-including manufacturing facilities, testing laboratories, and fire stations-the firm is expanding to support long-term strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead architectural teams through all phases of design and documentation, ensuring compliance with project goals and federal standards.

Oversee Revit-based production workflows from schematic design through construction documents.

Serve as the primary point of contact for government clients, managing expectations and fostering strong relationships.

Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.

Mentor junior staff and coordinate with consultants and engineers.

Ensure all deliverables meet applicable codes, DoD criteria, and federal agency requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.

Active Architectural License.

7-10 years of architectural design experience for federal, municipal, mixed-use, or commercial projects.

Proficiency in Revit (8/10 skill level).

Experience managing budgets, schedules, and deadlines.

Minimum 5 years working on construction documents.

Preferred Skills

AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Design Development experience.

Familiarity with schematic design, architectural drawings, and project management.

Exposure to retail and mixed-use projects.

Disqualifiers

No active Architectural License.

Less than 7 years of architectural design experience for federal, municipal, mixed-use, or commercial projects.

No proficiency in Revit.

No experience with government or municipal facilities.

Cannot manage budgets, schedules, and deadlines.

No experience producing construction documents (minimum 5 years required).

Job-hopping tenure (frequent short-term roles without stability).

Not willing to work hybrid schedule (onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Idaho office).

No leadership or mentoring experience.

Work Environment

Office-based with 2-3 team members.

Hybrid schedule: In-office Tuesday-Thursday, remote Monday and Friday.

Workweek: Four 9-hour days and a half-day Friday (7 AM-5 PM or 8 AM-6 PM; Friday 8 AM-12 PM).

Employee Value Proposition

Join a rapidly growing firm with a strong foothold in federal government projects.

Collaborative culture that values creativity and storytelling through design.

Competitive benefits: 2 weeks PTO, 6 holidays, and flexible work arrangements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Moscow, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $55.28/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 Moscow,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 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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