Senior Architect

About the role

AECOM is seeking an Senior Architect for our growing Roanoke Building + Places team to work on interesting and challenging projects for a variety of clients. This position is hybrid.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to

• Spearhead the technical and design process for projects across Federal, Health and Science, and Higher Education markets, ensuring innovative and client-focused solutions.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery, from conceptual design to construction administration, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders, to integrate architectural and technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and design and technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, and sustainability standards, while maintaining a high level of technical accuracy in project documentation.

Key Competencies

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Creative and analytical thinker capable of addressing complex design challenges.
• Commitment to accuracy and quality in all aspects of project delivery.
• Proficiency in design and graphic software such as Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud as well as visualization tools like Enscape or Lumion.
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and sustainability practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field + 8 years of relevant experience in architectural design and project management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed Registered Architect in the state of Virginia or other states.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Strong design and technical experience showcasing innovative and impactful architectural designs and technical solutions for projects.
• Experience in Federal and Health and Science projects, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality technical and design documents.
• Experience in leading client facing presentations.
• LEED Accreditation or equivalent sustainability certification is a plus.

Additional Information

• This position does not support relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Willingness to travel nationally as well as internationally.

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