Architect III

AECOM•Boston, MA

5d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Buildings + Places Boston/New England’s architectural practice includes aviation, transit, research/science, higher education and federal/state/local government projects. It recently was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as second in 2025 revenue among Massachusetts firms. It is a dynamic, fast-paced design environment, client-focused and collaborative. We are also a social studio that thrives on in-office and on-site collaboration and teamwork, dedicated to excellence in project delivery. Recent projects are multiple-award winners. We regularly work with other practices on the East Coast and are home to the East Region's architectural design and urban design leaders. AECOM is seeking a creative, experienced Architect III licensed in a New England state and eligible for reciprocity in other states. In this role they would help solve design and technical issues while leading task teams contributing to project delivery. Traditionally labelled “Job Captain” in the profession, a person in this role will be involved in project development and deliverables from conceptual studies through full design and construction administration, as well as guiding others to follow best practices in the same. As part of diverse teams, this role will help organize and execute business development efforts, meet client goals, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards, in coordination with Project Managers, Lead Designers, Principals, BIM Leaders, QA/QC reviewers and other practice leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 4 years of experience in Architecture or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
Active Massachusetts Registered Architect (RA) license or one held in another New England state (NH, VT, ME, CT, RI)

Nice To Haves

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to the nature of our projects
5+ years of Architecture experience
Experience in aviation, transportation, infrastructure, higher education, lab/science and/or Federal architectural projects
Demonstrated ability to lead and organize architectural drawing sets across SD, DD, CD, and CA phases
Experience in coordination and package completion on complex architectural projects.
NCARB Certification and LEED Accreditation
Proficiency in Revit, Enscape and other BIM tools, Procore/Newforma/PMWeb and similar, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and graphic communications
Ability to build strong working relationships with all
Strong communication and presentation skills; adaptable to various audiences
Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
Graphic skills and proficiency with software for wayfinding and signage

Responsibilities

Leads, organizes and produces architectural drawing and specification sets across SD, DD, CD, and CA phases, meeting client/design/firm goals and deadlines
Applies industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, codes, systems, principles and technical capabilities to solving issues, with senior staff support as needed
Has a strong commitment to meeting responsibilities, plus a positive, helpful outlook and ideas to contribute to a team
Possesses strong skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience
Professionally licensed in architecture or actively pursuing licensure
Under the direction of the Supervising Architect / Designer, completes assigned work independently and receives/applies general guidance and direction on new projects, tasks and priorities
Analyzes issues and identifies solutions using existing techniques, and proposes approaches for novel issues
Coordinates the work with other disciplines and other departments participating in an assigned project
Exercises independent judgement in determining how work is performed; review and approve design direction as required
Proactively identifies and advocates for improvements to existing processes and procedures
Exchanges information on sensitive matters and works to build consensus across teams and departments
Understands stakeholders by anticipating their needs and ensures work results will have positive impact
Adapts to new processes or changing assignments, and considers alternative approaches to complete work
Supports development of concepts and text descriptions for proposals/business development
Provides guidance and training to junior team members, and proactively reports to project managers, principals, and lead designers.
Report to the Lead PM and Principal