Senior Architect

AECOM•Roanoke, VA

26d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.