Mid Level Architectural Assistant Jobs
Mid level architectural assistant jobs go to professionals ready to own project phases, coordinate with consultants, and advance construction documents with minimal oversight. Hiring runs across Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, with 50% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Jobot, CRB, and PPG competing for architectural assistants at this level now.
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Job Title: Interior Designer-Space Planner
Position Type: Contract (12+ Months)
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Mode of work: Onsite
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Summary
The Interior Designer/Space Planner, under supervision and/or direction, is responsible for contract management for multiple projects (concurrently) including an extensive number of professional disciplines, representing a high-degree of technical complexity; actively manage the work of outside consultants; management of interactions with multiple constituencies (requires critical thinking, analysis, evaluation and problem solving) in a wide-range of technical areas. The emphases will be on space planning and design with system furniture, incorporating technical requirements of the space and coordination of all aspects of renovations or new construction.
Description of Duties:
- Extensively plan organizational, workforce, procurement and management process need for the concurrent administration of multiple design, construction, or furniture contracts in support of college-wide planning goals and objectives.
- Organize, manage and evaluate work of assigned staff (college employees, outside consultants, contractors and vendors) on major projects of college-wide significance.
- Prepare routine reports on project progress for applicable stakeholders.
- Manage work within established project budget and schedule constraints.
- Review and advise on facilities design, engineering solutions and alternatives.
- Provide advice and/or interpret building, life safety and accessibility codes, sustainability practices, and space use requirements/limitations.
- Manage construction contract and fixture, furnishing and equipment (FFE) procurement actions, including preparing bid or request for proposal documents for public advertisement.
- Extensive space planning experience applying codes, i.e. ADA, and a plus if experienced in system furniture.
- Management of furniture inventory and assisting in developing protocols and standards around furniture.
- Plan, schedule and supervise personnel moves, including managing moves of existing departmental furniture, information technology or academic department personnel.
- Provide oversight for contract close-out activities, including preparation of record documents for campus and central files.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and/or any combination of education, training, and experience providing understanding of the field and the ability to perform the duties of the job.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible professional and supervisory experience managing building design, construction, or furniture projects of moderate size and complexity. Experience in the design and construction of educational facilities is preferred.
- Knowledge of planning and construction administration management practices and procedures, including document, budget and schedule management and control.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT. Knowledge of building, life safety, and accessibility codes; sustainability practices, life-cycle analysis, building commissioning, and quality control practices.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), the Internet and Windows-based applications.
- Working knowledge in AutoDesk Architecture, Adobe Creative Cloud and Bluebeam a plus.
- The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Architect, Engineering or other applicable professional certification.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or NCIDQ certification a plus.
Job Title: Interior Designer-Space Planner
Position Type: Contract (12+ Months)
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Mode of work: Onsite
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Summary
The Interior Designer/Space Planner, under supervision and/or direction, is responsible for contract management for multiple projects (concurrently) including an extensive number of professional disciplines, representing a high-degree of technical complexity; actively manage the work of outside consultants; management of interactions with multiple constituencies (requires critical thinking, analysis, evaluation and problem solving) in a wide-range of technical areas. The emphases will be on space planning and design with system furniture, incorporating technical requirements of the space and coordination of all aspects of renovations or new construction.
Description of Duties:
- Extensively plan organizational, workforce, procurement and management process need for the concurrent administration of multiple design, construction, or furniture contracts in support of college-wide planning goals and objectives.
- Organize, manage and evaluate work of assigned staff (college employees, outside consultants, contractors and vendors) on major projects of college-wide significance.
- Prepare routine reports on project progress for applicable stakeholders.
- Manage work within established project budget and schedule constraints.
- Review and advise on facilities design, engineering solutions and alternatives.
- Provide advice and/or interpret building, life safety and accessibility codes, sustainability practices, and space use requirements/limitations.
- Manage construction contract and fixture, furnishing and equipment (FFE) procurement actions, including preparing bid or request for proposal documents for public advertisement.
- Extensive space planning experience applying codes, i.e. ADA, and a plus if experienced in system furniture.
- Management of furniture inventory and assisting in developing protocols and standards around furniture.
- Plan, schedule and supervise personnel moves, including managing moves of existing departmental furniture, information technology or academic department personnel.
- Provide oversight for contract close-out activities, including preparation of record documents for campus and central files.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and/or any combination of education, training, and experience providing understanding of the field and the ability to perform the duties of the job.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible professional and supervisory experience managing building design, construction, or furniture projects of moderate size and complexity. Experience in the design and construction of educational facilities is preferred.
- Knowledge of planning and construction administration management practices and procedures, including document, budget and schedule management and control.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT. Knowledge of building, life safety, and accessibility codes; sustainability practices, life-cycle analysis, building commissioning, and quality control practices.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), the Internet and Windows-based applications.
- Working knowledge in AutoDesk Architecture, Adobe Creative Cloud and Bluebeam a plus.
- The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Architect, Engineering or other applicable professional certification.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or NCIDQ certification a plus.
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Mid Level Architectural Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level architectural assistant job?
Position yourself by highlighting project ownership, not just task completion. Emphasize drawings you led, coordination challenges you resolved, and software proficiency you've deepened since your first role. Tailor your portfolio to show progression and decision-making, not just output volume. Firms hiring at this level want to see you've moved from executing instructions to anticipating what a project needs next.
Which companies hire mid level architectural assistants?
Companies hiring mid level architectural assistants right now include Jobot, CRB, and PPG, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from established design firms seeking experienced support staff, real estate developers managing complex project pipelines, and construction management companies that embed architectural assistants directly in project delivery teams.
Are there remote mid level architectural assistant jobs?
Yes, though availability is more selective than in purely digital fields. About 50% of mid level architectural assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in firms that have invested in cloud-based BIM collaboration and project management platforms. Site-dependent phases like construction administration typically require in-person presence regardless of a firm's overall flexibility policy.
How do I move up to a mid level architectural assistant role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means accumulating genuine project ownership, not just more years on a resume. Focus on taking full responsibility for drawing sets, managing consultant coordination, and contributing to design decisions rather than waiting for direction. Building measurable impact, such as catching coordination conflicts early or reducing revision cycles, signals readiness for the increased autonomy mid level roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level architectural assistants?
Mid Level architectural assistant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they sustain multi-phase projects that benefit from experienced assistants who can carry documentation and coordination responsibilities independently across the full design-to-construction timeline.