Aviation Architect

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC•Savannah, GA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) we believe great work happens when talented people have the trust, resources, and support to do their best work. We’re looking for an Aviation Architect who wants more than a role on a massive airport project. This is an opportunity to join an established Architectural Team with a growing aviation practice and help build that practice from the ground up. Our work today is focused on regional airports, including terminal buildings, hangars, administration and operations facilities, renovations, and other aviation-related infrastructure. Over time, we expect that platform to grow—and we want the person in this role to grow with it. If you’re an architect who enjoys working closely with engineers, solving real-world problems, talking with clients, and seeing projects move from concept through construction, this could be a great fit.

Requirements

A professional degree in Architecture.
Architectural licensure, or a clear path toward licensure.
5+ years of architectural experience, preferably with aviation, transportation, public-sector, or other technically complex projects.
Experience taking projects through multiple phases of design and documentation.
Strong Revit and/or AutoCAD skills.
An understanding of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction documentation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers and other disciplines.
The ability to manage your own work while contributing to a larger project team.
An interest in working directly with clients and helping develop new opportunities.
A practical, collaborative approach to design and problem solving.
Strong architectural fundamentals and be ready to make aviation your specialty.

Nice To Haves

Aviation experience is highly valued, but we’re open to the right architect coming from an adjacent market—particularly someone with experience in transportation, public facilities, industrial, institutional, or other technically demanding project types.

Responsibilities

Leading architectural design for regional airport projects, including terminals, hangars, administration buildings, maintenance facilities, and renovations.
Working side-by-side with aviation, civil, structural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines to develop coordinated solutions.
Taking projects from early planning and programming through design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
Developing concepts, presentations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Participating in client meetings and helping translate airport needs into buildable solutions.
Developing an understanding of FAA, airport, building code, accessibility, and other applicable requirements.
Visiting project sites and working directly with owners, contractors, and consultants.
Helping identify opportunities with existing and prospective aviation clients.
Contributing to the growth of our aviation practice, not simply executing work that has already been won.
Client relationships and business development
Project and team leadership
Aviation market strategy
Mentoring and developing architectural staff
Building repeat work with airport clients
Pursuing larger and more complex aviation projects