Architect

Job Title: Architect

Location: Columbia, SC

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Travel: Up to 20%

No C2C inquiries, please.

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

This is a direct-hire opportunity for a licensed architect who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to construction and wants to contribute to meaningful K-12 and higher education projects .

We're looking for someone who brings strong architectural experience while still enjoying hands-on involvement in the design and delivery process. You'll collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients while playing an important role in delivering high-quality educational facilities.

Candidates with 6+ years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply, and experienced architects with 10–15+ years of experience will also be considered.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support architectural projects from conceptual design through construction
• Work on K-12 schools, higher education facilities, and other education-focused projects
• Develop architectural designs, plans, layouts, studies, and construction documentation
• Work hands-on in Revit throughout the design and documentation process
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, and contractors
• Participate in programming, planning, design development, and technical design
• Review drawings, specifications, estimates, and other project deliverables
• Develop design solutions that balance client needs, functionality, constructability, and project requirements
• Participate in client and project team meetings
• Support construction administration, site visits, RFIs, submittals, and other project-related activities
• Apply applicable building codes, architectural standards, and established design practices
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced architects and designers
• Contribute ideas that improve project delivery, design quality, and team collaboration

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited university
• Professional architectural license required
• 6+ years of relevant architectural experience preferred
• Candidates with 10–15+ years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply
• Architectural project experience within K-12 and/or higher education
• Strong, hands-on Revit experience
• AutoCAD experience
• Experience producing and reviewing architectural construction documents
• Strong understanding of architectural design, building codes, and project delivery
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, engineers, and contractors
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently manage assignments while contributing to a collaborative team

This position is onsite in Columbia, South Carolina and may include up to 20% travel for project site visits, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities.

If you're a licensed architect with K-12 or higher education experience and strong Revit skills , we encourage you to apply and learn more about this direct-hire opportunity.