Architect

Job Title: Architect

Location: Columbia, SC
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Work Location: Onsite
Travel: Up to 20%

Allied Staff Augmentation Partners (ASAP) is hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Project Architect to join a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering team in Columbia, South Carolina.

This is a direct-hire opportunity for a licensed architect with experience supporting K-12 and/or higher education projects. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Revit experience and the ability to contribute throughout the architectural project lifecycle—from planning and design through construction documentation and construction administration.

Candidates with 6+ years of relevant architectural experience are encouraged to apply. We are also interested in experienced architects with 10–15+ years of experience who are looking for an opportunity to contribute their technical expertise, project leadership, and mentorship capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support architectural projects from conceptual design through construction
Work on K-12, higher education, and other education-focused facilities
Develop architectural designs, plans, layouts, studies, and construction documents
Utilize Revit for architectural design, modeling, coordination, and documentation
Participate in programming, planning, design development, and technical design
Coordinate architectural work with engineers, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Review drawings, specifications, estimates, calculations, and project documentation
Develop practical design solutions that address client needs, functionality, constructability, and project requirements
Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and multidisciplinary project coordination
Support construction administration activities, including site visits, RFIs, submittals, and field coordination
Apply applicable building codes, architectural standards, and established design practices
Review and help define project scopes with consultants and contractors
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced architects and designers
Contribute to the continued improvement of project delivery processes, design standards, and quality

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited university
Active professional Architect license required
Approximately 6+ years of relevant post-graduate architectural experience preferred
Candidates with 10–15+ years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply
Professional architectural experience supporting K-12 and/or higher education projects
Strong, hands-on Revit experience required
AutoCAD experience
Experience developing and reviewing architectural construction documents
Knowledge of architectural design principles, building codes, standards, and project delivery
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and clients
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong organizational, technical problem-solving, and project coordination abilities
Ability to independently manage day-to-day assignments while collaborating effectively within a larger project team

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for an architect who combines technical architectural expertise with strong project delivery skills. The right candidate should be comfortable working directly in Revit, coordinating across multiple disciplines, communicating with clients and project stakeholders, and helping guide projects from early design through construction.

Experience designing schools, universities, colleges, academic buildings, or other educational facilities will be particularly valuable for this opportunity.

Work Environment:

Onsite position in Columbia, SC
Full-time, direct-hire opportunity with our client
Primarily office-based with periodic project site visits
Up to 20% travel may be required
Collaborative multidisciplinary architecture and engineering environment

If you are a licensed Architect with K-12 and/or higher education experience and strong Revit skills, we encourage you to apply to learn more about this opportunity.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Happy hour
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person