Senior Architect - Justice Vertical
About The Position
AECOM's New York Metro Buildings + Places team is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and team-oriented Senior Architect to join its Justice Architecture Practice. The role leads multiple justice-sector projects—from planning and design through construction documentation and construction administration—including courthouses, correctional facilities, detention facilities, and public safety buildings. The Senior Architect works with clients, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional design disciplines to develop technical solutions and achieve project objectives throughout each phase of design and delivery. The work also applies evidence-based design, data, and best practices to inform decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Demonstrated experience in courthouses, public safety, and/or corrections facilities.
- Registered Architecture License.
- Strong technical proficiency.
- Experience in the civic and justice sector, including planning and design for courthouses, correctional facilities, detention facilities, and public safety buildings.
- Strong understanding of the operational, security, and stakeholder requirements unique to justice-sector projects.
Nice To Haves
- 10+ years of Architecture experience.
- 5+ years of justice, corrections, or public safety experience.
- Knowledge of Court Design, GSA, US Marshall, and correctional standards.
- NCAARB.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of project planning and design.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Ensure project objectives are achieved throughout each phase of design and delivery.
- Lead projects through programming, master planning, conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
- Implement design solutions through the construction document and construction administration phases.
- Lead cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
- Use evidence-based design, data, and best practices to inform decisions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
