For AEC Professionals
Freelance Architecture and Engineering Work That Fits Your Experience.
gigBench helps architects and engineers find relevant project opportunities, work with professional firms, and build relationships that can lead to more, without spending all your time chasing the next opportunity.
Built specifically for architecture and engineering professionals.
What gigBench Helps Professionals Do
More Control Over Where Your Experience Goes Next.
Find Relevant Work
Spend less time filtering through generic opportunities that have little to do with your expertise.
Choose What Fits
Evaluate projects based on your skills, interests, schedule, and professional goals.
Build Stronger Relationships
Turn good project experiences into repeat work and trusted professional connections.
Focus More on the Work
Reduce some of the constant searching, pitching, and outreach that can come with independent work.
Built for Architects and Engineers
Your Expertise Should not Get Lost in a General Marketplace.
Architecture
Find project-based work aligned with your experience, portfolio, project types, and preferred way of working.
Potential Disciplines Include:
• Licensed Architects
• Project Architects
• Architectural Designers
• BIM / Revit Specialists
• Specification Writers
• Construction Administration Specialists
Engineering
Connect with firms looking for the technical experience and discipline-specific expertise you already have.
Potential Disciplines Include:
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• MEP
• Commissioning
• Building Envelope
• Data Centers / Mission Critical
EXPLORE BY DISCIPLINE
Find Opportunities Closer to What You Actually Do.
Architecture
• Licensed Architects
• Project Architects
• Architectural Designers
• BIM / Revit Specialists
• Specification Writers
• Construction Administration Specialists
Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• MEP
• Commissioning
• Building Envelope
• Data Centers / Mission Critical
Work That Fits Where You Are
A Flexible Career Doesn't Have to Mean Starting Over.
Experienced AEC professionals come to flexible work for different reasons. gigBench is designed to support more than one path.
Build Your Independent Practice
Add Flexible Work
Return to the Profession
Keep Your Expertise Working
Develop another source of relevant project opportunities without relying only on referrals, cold outreach, or generic platforms.
How gigBench Works for Freelancers
Start with What You Do Best.
Build Your Profile
Share your experience, disciplines, credentials, portfolio, availability, and work preferences.
Explore Relevant Opportunities
Find project needs that align more closely with your professional background.
Decide What Fits
Review the opportunity, understand the scope, and choose whether it is right for you.
Do Great Work and Build Relationships
Strong engagements can lead to future opportunities with firms that already know your value.
WHY AEC PROFESSIONALS NEED SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Generic Freelance Platforms Weren't Built for Architects and Engineers.
Architecture and engineering work is specialized. Credentials matter. Scope matters. Professional responsibility matters. The difference between one discipline, project type, or role and another can be substantial. gigBench is designed around those realities. That means less emphasis on marketplace volume and more emphasis on relevant work, professional experience, and stronger fit.
What That Means
• AEC-specific opportunities
• More relevant disciplines and project types
• Clearer professional context
• Experienced firms and professionals
• Less noise from unrelated work
• A platform designed around long-term professional value
Trust, Privacy & Control
Your Profile. Your Decision.
You should be able to explore flexible work without giving up control over how your information is presented.
Control Your Visibility
gigBench privacy settings allow you to turn profile visibility on or off based on when and how you want to be seen.
Review Opportunities Before You Commit
You decide whether an opportunity fits your expertise, interests, and availability.
Professional Standards
gigBench is built around architecture and engineering professionals, firms, and expectations.
Quality Over Volume
The goal is not to send you every possible opportunity. It is to help surface work that is more relevant to what you do.
How Access Works
Know What to Expect Before You Begin.
gigBench should make fees and access easy to understand.
• Whether creating a profile is free
• When any platform fees apply
• Whether fees are taken from an engagement
• Whether there are subscriptions or commitments
• What services are included
Built for Relationships, Not Just One-Off Gigs
Good work should make the next opportunity easier. The best professional relationships do not have to end when a project does. gigBench is designed to help strong engagements grow into trusted relationships, so firms can return to people whose work they already know, and professionals can spend less time starting from zero every time they need another project.
The Long-Term Value
• Repeat engagements
• Firms that already understand your strengths
• Less repeated selling and interviewing
• A stronger professional reputation
• More continuity without giving up flexibility
Resources for Freelancers
Build a Stronger Flexible Practice.
Guides, specialist stories, and practical advice to help you find better-fit work and grow a flexible practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions AEC Professionals Ask About gigBench
Who can join GigBench as a freelancer?
GigBench is intended for architecture and engineering professionals who have skills and experience that AEC firms can use on a project or contract basis. That can include licensed professionals as well as experienced specialists in areas such as design, drafting, BIM, modeling, project management, documentation, analysis, and technical consulting. The strength of your profile depends on clearly communicating your experience, credentials, technical capabilities, and the types of work you are prepared to take on.
Do I have to be a licensed architect or engineer to use GigBench?
Not every opportunity requires professional licensure. AEC firms need many different types of expertise, from licensed architects and Professional Engineers to BIM specialists, designers, drafters, modelers, project managers, and other technical professionals. Where a particular engagement requires a license or other credential, that requirement should be considered as part of the project’s scope and the firm’s selection process.
How do I create a strong GigBench profile?
Think of your GigBench profile as your professional introduction to firms. Clearly identify your discipline and specialization, work experience, software proficiency, certifications and licenses, relevant project experience, and the types of assignments you do best. Where appropriate, include examples of past work that help firms understand the depth of your experience. The clearer your profile is, the easier it is for a firm looking for your particular expertise to recognize a potential fit.
How do freelancers find work on GigBench?
Once your profile is created, firms can discover you based on factors such as discipline, technical skills, software experience, project background, and other relevant qualifications. You can also identify project opportunities posted by firms. When there is mutual interest, you and the firm can discuss the project, scope, timing, rate, and other engagement details before deciding whether to move forward.
Can firms contact me directly?
Yes. Firms can identify professionals whose backgrounds appear relevant to their needs and reach out to discuss an opportunity. That means you do not necessarily have to continually chase listings or submit applications just to be discovered. A detailed profile gives firms another way to find you when your expertise fits what they need.
Can I choose which projects I take?
Yes. GigBench is intended to give experienced professionals more control over the work they take on. An opportunity appearing on GigBench does not obligate you to accept it. You can consider the firm, scope, schedule, responsibilities, rate, and overall fit before deciding whether an engagement is right for you.
What will I know about a project before deciding whether I am interested?
The goal is for you to be able to evaluate an opportunity before deciding whether it makes sense for you. That means understanding the firm, the type of work involved, the relevant project requirements, timing, and the expertise being sought. Before an engagement begins, you and the firm should also make sure you are aligned on scope, responsibilities, deliverables, schedule, rate, and any special requirements associated with the work.
Are the firms on GigBench vetted?
GigBench is designed as a vetted AEC marketplace rather than an unrestricted freelance directory. The objective is to create a network of legitimate architecture and engineering firms and credible professionals so both sides have greater confidence in whom they are dealing with. Vetting should be viewed as an initial layer of trust rather than a substitute for your own professional judgment. Freelancers should still evaluate the firm, project, scope, expectations, and engagement terms before agreeing to work.
Will I know exactly what I am responsible for before I accept a project?
You should establish that with the firm before beginning an engagement. AEC work can involve very different levels of responsibility, so both sides should be clear about the actual scope, expected deliverables, schedule, project team, reporting relationship, meetings or site visits, and any professional responsibilities associated with the assignment. If something is unclear, it should be resolved before the engagement begins rather than assumed.
What if the scope changes after a project starts?
Changes happen on AEC projects, but a material change in scope should be discussed rather than assumed to be part of the original engagement. The freelancer and firm should clarify how additional responsibilities affect deliverables, schedule, compensation, and any other engagement terms before proceeding with materially expanded work.
Can I freelance through GigBench while working a full-time job?
GigBench can support professionals looking for project-based work that fits around other commitments. You determine your availability and whether a particular opportunity works for your schedule. However, professionals who are currently employed should review any employment agreements, moonlighting policies, confidentiality obligations, non-solicitation provisions, conflicts of interest, and applicable professional requirements before accepting outside work.
Can I work remotely through GigBench?
Yes. Many AEC assignments are well suited to remote collaboration, particularly drafting, BIM and Revit work, design support, documentation, modeling, analysis, and certain consulting assignments. Other projects may require local knowledge, site visits, licensure in a particular jurisdiction, or in-person participation. Those requirements will depend on the individual engagement.
How do I find remote BIM or Revit work?
Make your technical capabilities easy for firms to understand. Your GigBench profile should clearly identify software such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and other relevant tools, along with the types of projects and deliverables you have supported. Include relevant project examples and certifications where applicable. Because GigBench is focused on AEC, firms can look for professionals based on the technical capabilities they actually need.
How can civil, structural, or other engineers find freelance work through GigBench?
Build a profile that goes beyond your job titles. Identify your discipline, licensure where applicable, technical specialties, software experience, project types, and the specific kinds of work you can perform. GigBench gives AEC firms a place to look specifically for professionals with those capabilities rather than searching through a general-purpose freelance marketplace.
How can Professional Engineers find PE-level contract opportunities?
Make your licensure and jurisdictions clear in your profile, along with the work you have performed and the level of responsibility you have held. Some engagements may require a PE or other licensed professional depending on the jurisdiction and project scope. Responsibilities involving professional services, design responsibility, review, or stamping need to be clearly understood between the professional and firm before an engagement begins.
How do I find subconsulting opportunities?
Subconsulting opportunities often arise when a firm needs additional capacity or specialized expertise that it does not currently have in-house. A strong GigBench profile makes your capabilities visible to firms looking for that support. Clearly describe what you do, where you are licensed if applicable, what kinds of projects you have worked on, and where you can add value to an existing team.
What should I charge for freelance work?
There is not one standard hourly rate for AEC freelance work. Rates vary based on discipline, experience, licensure, specialization, geography, project complexity, responsibility, and the nature of the engagement. GigBench allows professionals to establish their rates while giving firms information about their experience and qualifications. Ultimately, the appropriate rate is something the freelancer and firm evaluate as part of the engagement.
Can GigBench help me build repeat client relationships?
Yes. A successful first project does not have to be a one-time transaction. When a firm knows your work, trusts your expertise, and needs your skills again, it can return to that relationship for future assignments. Over time, strong work can help turn individual projects into a network of recurring professional relationships.
Your Expertise Shouldn't Get Lost in a General Marketplace.
Create your profile, show what you do best, and explore a more focused way to find flexible AEC opportunities.