Architecture Department Manager
About the role
AECOM is seeking an Architecture Department Manager with a passion for design and mentorship to join our growing team in Virginia Beach, VA. The candidate will have experience in Federal projects and a desire to lead and mentor the Architecture Team. This role involves maintaining liaison with units and individuals inside and outside the organization, performing various management and leadership responsibilities, and collaborating with managers and team members to achieve AECOM’s mission.
You will work with the Managing Principal to create discipline workplans to meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule, review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and develop fee proposals for project pursuits. The role requires providing architectural design, guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and specialized project-based design recommendations, as well as leading and managing groups of architects, designers, and specialists.
As the Project Architect, you will lead projects of various sizes and types, ensure conformance with standards, established design practices, applicable codes, and technical and industry standards. You will also review team members’ work for quality, identify training requirements, and mentor Aspiring Architects in their professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Maintain liaison with internal and external units and individuals.
- Perform management and leadership responsibilities to support AECOM’s mission.
- Collaborate with the Managing Principal to create discipline workplans for project scope and schedule.
- Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and develop fee proposals for project pursuits.
- Provide architectural design, guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and specialized project-based design recommendations.
- Lead and manage groups of architects, designers, and specialists on projects of various sizes and types as the Project Architect.
- Ensure conformance with standards, established design practices, applicable codes, and technical and industry standards.
- Review team members’ work for quality and identify training requirements.
- Mentor Aspiring Architects in design and professional growth.
- May require travel out of the area based on project requirements.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Architecture plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Registered Architecture (RA) License is required.
- Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of strong technical skills and demonstrated experience in all phases of architecture project delivery.
- 8+ years of experience working on large-scale projects, preferably federal government (Department of Defense), Public Safety, and Municipal projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate a collaborative environment.
- Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices.
- Experience leading Design/Build projects.
- Strong communication skills, both spoken and written.
Benefits
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options and well-being resources.
- Employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Pay
The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 yearly.