Senior Project Architect

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About the role

AECOM is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Project Architect for our Chicago, IL office. The Senior Project Architect will work with project teams to help guide and manage projects in all phases of design. Active engagement and support of our collaborative and iterative design process is essential, along with the desire to seek innovative design solutions while providing unique perspectives on the built environment.

The successful candidate will be proactive with strong verbal, organizational and technical skills to effectively manage and mentor architectural design teams as well as engineering design professionals while interfacing with clients. This is an opportunity to apply your talents to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects in an environment committed to excellence in innovation, technical quality and client service.

The Senior Project Architect will manage projects from conceptual design phase through completion of construction. In this role, the Project Architect leads teams of architects, designers and engineers while meeting with clients to develop and execute mid- to large-scale projects according to schedule and budgets. This position balances active architectural duties with a leadership role in both managing and technical design of building plans while overseeing project teams during the project lifecycle.

US West Buildings + Places spans a vast market and geography, providing opportunities across a wide range of project typologies, including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports and Federal market sectors across the western United States and beyond. As a dynamic team of Architects, Planners, and Engineers, we strive to incorporate beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance, calculations, analysis, studies and recommendations for a specialized segment of the Architectural Discipline within the schedules and budget of an assigned project.
• Manage various size groups of architects, designers and/or specialists; may work on modest size projects and/or assist Project Architectural or Engineering Managers with higher grades.
• Provide architectural leadership on complex projects.
• Lead the development of contract documents through all phases of design (SD, DD, CD, CA).
• Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications.
• Coordinate and lead quality control reviews of contract documents prior to issuance to client.
• Coordinate internal AECOM and external A/E disciplines for successful outcomes during construction.
• Coordinate and attend design reviews with clients, project managers, and municipal agencies.
• Validate design decisions based on cost analysis with an understanding of logistics and procurement efficiencies.
• Evaluate contractor’s progress during construction and provide recommendations.
• Stay current with new design software developments (i.e., BIM, Revit, ACC, AI, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Apply creative design thinking to client’s business problems to help maximize value of AECOM’s service to the client.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Architecture from a NAAB accredited professional program.
• 6+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed Architect in the state of practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 8+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proficiency in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, as well as visualization tools like Enscape or Lumion.
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and sustainability practices.
• Experience in federal projects, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality designs.
• Strong portfolio showcasing impactful architectural designs across relevant sectors.
• LEED Accreditation or equivalent sustainability certification is a plus.

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, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources
• Employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan

Pay

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.