Industrial Project Architect
Must be a Registered Architect
Job Description
This role offers an experienced Project Architect the opportunity to lead and support industrial facility projects, including refineries and petrochemical sites, while working from Houston, Texas or remotely. The architect will use Revit and Navisworks to develop comprehensive design and construction document packages, coordinate with project stakeholders, and support bids for industrial projects.
Responsibilities
Lead and support architectural design for industrial facilities, including refineries, petrochemical plants, and other inside-the-fence industrial projects.
Develop complete construction drawing packages and ensure that all architectural documentation is accurate, coordinated, and compliant with project requirements.
Prepare and issue Requests for Information (RFIs) for projects in the bidding phase, and track responses to support timely and informed decision-making.
Use Revit to create, manage, and update detailed architectural models and drawings for industrial facilities.
Use Navisworks to review models, perform coordination checks, and support clash detection and constructability reviews.
Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to integrate architectural design with structural, mechanical, and other discipline requirements.
Contribute to construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and supporting field-related design clarifications.
Participate in project planning and management activities, helping to define scope, schedule, and deliverables for architectural work.
Apply architectural design expertise to both building exteriors and industrial facility layouts to ensure functional, safe, and efficient designs.
Support projects in power generation and power plant environments when needed, leveraging any relevant experience in these sectors.
Collaborate effectively with remote and on-site team members, maintaining clear and timely communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 5+ years of experience working as a Project Architect.
Demonstrated experience delivering industrial facility projects such as refineries, petrochemical plants, and other inside-the-fence industrial sites.
Proficiency with Revit for architectural design, modeling, and construction documentation.
Proficiency with Navisworks for model review and coordination.
Strong experience in architectural design and construction administration for industrial facilities.
Experience preparing and assembling complete construction documents and drawing packages.
Experience issuing and managing RFIs for projects in the bidding or construction phases.
Knowledge of construction drawings and architectural detailing for industrial facilities.
Experience working on the exterior of buildings in an industrial @context.
Professional qualification as an Architect.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with power generation or power plant projects is a plus.
Experience using E3D or SmartPlant 3D is a plus.
Registered Architect status with the ability to transfer registration to Utah and North Dakota is a significant advantage.
Experience in industrial facilities engineering is beneficial.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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