Project Architect

AECOM•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Project Architect for immediate employment in our Virginia Beach office. This position will work on a variety of interesting projects within the Federal sector, private, and public safety. Primary job functions include but are not limited to the following: Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations. Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables. Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups. Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required. Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets. May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project. May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel. May review and approve conceptual designs. May assist in the development of new architectural methods and techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
An Architecture license is required for this position, (preferably in VA with NCARB).
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in DoD and Federal Government related projects , UFCs, and standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and ten (10) years of relevant experience.
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
Experience in public safety-related projects such as police facilities, emergency operation centers, emergency communication centers, and training facilities.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suites, or other related graphic software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.
Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables.
Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.
Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.
Independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets.
Coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
Assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.
Review and approve conceptual designs.
Assist in the development of new architectural methods and techniques.