Senior Aviation Architect

About the role

The Senior Aviation Architect will support complex airport programs and other long-term capital initiatives in our Denver, CO office. The role is well-suited for a candidate with experience spanning planning, design, documentation, and coordination, and who is motivated to develop their aviation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist with architectural program management for large capital programs, coordinating across multiple projects and consultant teams.
• Serve in an owner's representative or oversight role, reviewing consultant deliverables for quality, consistency, and alignment with program standards.
• Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of airport facilities, including terminals, concourses, renovations, and phased upgrades in active operational environments.
• Participate in programming and conceptual design, balancing operational, technical, and architectural objectives.
• Apply knowledge of airport standards, FAA guidance, and AHJ review processes, with continued development of aviation expertise.
• Contribute to schedule, budget, and phasing strategies across multi-project or multi-year efforts.
• Support client decision-making, scope development, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring alignment across project goals.
• Develop and oversee Revit-based construction documents, including preparation of bridging documents for design-build and alternative delivery models.
• Direct and mentor project teams and junior staff to produce high-quality architectural deliverables.
• Coverage with airport staff, airlines, regulatory agencies, operators, and subconsultants to support effective and well-coordinated project outcomes.
• Interface with clients and support business development efforts through a seller-doer mindset, including pursuits and presentations.
• Review and redline drawings using Bluebeam or equivalent tools.
• Coordinate specifications and support constructability, phasing, and cost-informed design decisions.
• Contribute architectural expertise to non-aviation projects when staffing needs arise, including federal, institutional, civic, transportation, or other commercial work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (Master's preferred).
• Registered Architect (RA), with the ability to obtain additional licenses as required.
• 10+ years of professional experience, with a significant portion dedicated to aviation projects.
• Experience delivering projects for large or medium hub airports.
• Understanding of complex stakeholder coordination, including owner groups, airlines, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Revit, with working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Direct experience working on projects at Denver International Airport (DEN), preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting capital improvement programs (CIP) or multi-project portfolios and long-term owner programs, preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA guidelines, airport design standards, and security-driven design constraints, preferred.
• Proven ability to manage phasing, constructability, and occupied facility challenges unique to airport environments, preferred.
• LEED accreditation and experience coordinating sustainability or certification efforts, preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (Master's preferred).
• Registered Architect (RA), with the ability to obtain additional licenses as required.
• 10+ years of professional experience, with a significant portion dedicated to aviation projects.
• Experience delivering projects for large or medium hub airports.
• Understanding of complex stakeholder coordination, including owner groups, airlines, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Revit, with working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Direct experience working on projects at Denver International Airport (DEN), preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting capital improvement programs (CIP) or multi-project portfolios and long-term owner programs, preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA guidelines, airport design standards, and security-driven design constraints, preferred.
• Proven ability to manage phasing, constructability, and occupied facility challenges unique to airport environments, preferred.
• LEED accreditation and experience coordinating sustainability or certification efforts, preferred.

Skills

• Strong technical writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder coordination, including owner groups, airlines, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience with FAA guidelines, airport design standards, and security-driven design constraints.
• Experience managing phasing, constructability, and occupied facility challenges unique to airport environments.
• Experience with LEED accreditation and coordinating sustainability or certification efforts.

Benefits

AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

$99,500 - $165,800 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

N/A