Senior Project Architect

AECOM•Cleveland, OH

11h•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a creative and technically accomplished Senior Project Architect to join our growing Cleveland or Columbus, Ohio offices. This role is ideal for a design-driven leader with a passion for delivering high-quality architecture, mentoring staff, and leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects. As a Senior Project Architect, you will leverage deep technical expertise and industry experience to lead projects of varying scale through all phases of design, documentation, and construction, while fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration. AECOM’s Ohio Buildings + Places practice—anchored by large studios in Columbus and Cleveland—is one of the firm’s most established and high-performing studios within the West Region. Our global client base spans Public Non-Federal, Cultural + Civic, Higher Education, Science & Technology, Transit, and a full range of Federal clients (ANG, NASA, DHS, GSA, NPS, VA, USACE, USAF, USSF). Design excellence is central to our identity. Since 2022, Ohio B+P teams have earned nearly 30 design awards, reflecting our commitment to innovation, performance, resilience, and craft. We operate as a fully integrated, multidisciplinary studio offering: Architecture & Interiors, Structural and Building Systems Engineering, Urbanism, Planning & Landscape Architecture, Workplace Strategy & Advisory, Digital Delivery & Technology Solutions.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture and 6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Licensed Architect

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and building systems
LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC)
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, open-office environment
Broad knowledge of architectural principles and practices

Responsibilities

Lead one or multiple interdisciplinary project teams in partnership with the Project Director and/or Project Manager
Deliver design and technical documentation across all project phases
Support business development and pursuit of new projects
Produce contract documents using advanced design software
Develop solutions to complex technical challenges
Supervise and mentor junior architects and designers
Coordinate project documentation with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
Facilitate communication with clients, contractors, vendors, consultants, and permitting officials
Perform quality control reviews to ensure studio standards are met