Senior Project Architect

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a talented and highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Architect for immediate employment in our Denver, CO office. 

The Senior Project Architect will manage projects from conceptual design phase through completion of construction. In this role, the Project Architect leads teams of architects, designers and engineers while meeting with clients to develop and execute mid- to large-scale projects according to schedule and budgets. This position balances active architectural duties with a leadership role in both managing and technical design of building plans while overseeing project teams during the project lifecycle.

US West Buildings & Places has a vast market spread and geography, providing opportunities across a wide range of project typologies, including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports and Federal market sectors across the western United States and beyond. As a dynamic team of Architects, Planners, and Engineers we strive to incorporate beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for providing architectural guidance, calculations, analysis, studies and recommendations for a specialized segment of the Architectural Discipline within the schedules and budget of an assigned project.
• May manage various size groups of architects, designers and/or specialists.
• Provide architectural leadership on complex projects.
• Lead the development of contract documents through all phases of design (SD, DD, CD)
• Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications
• Coordinate and lead quality control reviews of contract documents prior to issuance to client
• Coordinate internal AECOM and external A/E disciplines for successful outcomes during construction
• Coordinate and attend design reviews with clients, project managers, and municipal agencies
• Validate design decisions based on cost analysis with an understanding of logistics and procurement efficiencies
• Evaluate contractor’s progress during construction and provide recommendations
• Stay current with new design software developments (i.e., BIM, Revit, ACC, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Apply creative design thinking to client’s business problems to help maximize value of AECOM’s service to the client

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 8 years of experience with an architectural firm or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Must be a Licensed Architect

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of professional experience with an architectural firm
• Strong technical skills related to planning, architectural design and detailing
• Experience coordinating work with a variety of disciplines: civil, landscape, and MEPS
• Diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
• Federal, commercial and/or transportation project experience strongly desired
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in 3D modeling software: Revit, Sketchup and/or Rhino
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with peers, clients and contractors
• Ability to mentor and lead junior staff
• Experience with construction administration and permitting processes
• Ability t