Senior Project Architect

AECOM • Columbus, OH

4h • $120,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead transformative architecture projects and build client partnerships that shape communities? AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Project Architect. This position is to be based our growing Cleveland, and Columbus OH offices. We’re looking for a leader in design & technical excellence. One who is driven by a passion for delivering quality work, mentoring staff, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

As a Senior Project Architect with recognized technical expertise and experience in demanding, design driven projects, you will lead interdisciplinary teams. Leveraging your industry experience and technical acumen, you will drive a wide range of project types and sizes through all phases of design, documentation, and construction.

Our Ohio practice - anchored by large studios in Columbus and Cleveland - is one of the most established and highest-performing B+P practices in AECOM’ s West Region. Our Ohio-led client base is global and includes Public Non-Federal, Cultural + Civic, Higher Education, Science & Technology, and Transit, plus a full suite of Federal clients (ANG, NASA, DHS, GSA, NPS, VA, USACE, USAF, USSF). Most clients are repeat partners, recognizing our positive impact on their organizations. We operate as a fully integrated, multidisciplinary studio, offering those clients:

Architecture & Interiors
Building Systems & Structural Engineering
Urbanism, Planning & Landscape Architecture
Workplace Strategy & Advisory
Digital Delivery & Technology Solution
Design excellence is at the core of our identity. Since 2022, Ohio B+P projects have earned nearly 30 design awards, reflecting our commitment to craft, performance, resiliency, and innovation at every scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture plus 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Licensed as a registered architect
• Detail oriented, thorough, well-organized and effectively manage time
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy; willingness to work with multiple different colleagues on a variety of initiatives
• Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage change effectively

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a wide variety of production and visualization software including but not limited to: AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Certification as a LEED Accredited Professional by the USGBC
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, open office work environment
• Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Project Director and/or Project Manager, you will lead a team, or multiple teams, in the design and technical documentation and delivery of a wide range of projects
• Supporting the pursuit of exciting new projects
• Prepare design and contract drawings using advanced design software tools
• Develop solutions to a wide range of difficult technical problems.
• Oversee the work of more junior designers and architects
• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultant.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide quality control reviews of projects in the studio.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level