Senior Architect

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM requires a Licensed Senior Architect for our expanding Building + Places division to undertake complex and critical projects for a diverse client base. The successful candidate will be based in the Pittsburgh area and collaborate with the Philadelphia Design Team to conduct on-site meetings, surveys, and construction administration, necessitating direct interaction with local design team members, consultants, and clients.

The Senior Architect will be accountable for the following critical responsibilities:

• Manage multifaceted transit, aviation, and other public and private sector projects, overseeing teams of architects, engineers, and consultants of varying sizes.
• Assume full responsibility for the interpretation, organization, execution, and coordination of technical assignments.
• Provide authoritative architectural guidance, perform precise calculations, conduct thorough analyses, undertake comprehensive studies, and deliver well-founded recommendations within strict project schedules and budgets.
• Exercise independent judgment on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Spearhead business development initiatives in Pittsburgh by maintaining strategic relationships with local clients, identifying and cultivating project opportunities, and positioning AECOM for potential architectural contracts.
• Develop sophisticated technical strategies and comprehensive fee proposals in response to RFPs.
• Establish and nurture professional relationships with engineering and other discipline units within AECOM and external consultants to facilitate the formation of multi-discipline teams for design proposals.
• Oversee the recruitment and strategic growth of the Pittsburgh-based architecture group in alignment with evolving workload demands.
• Execute various management, leadership, and personnel accountability functions for architects located in Pittsburgh.
• Contribute to the rigorous training, objective evaluation, and professional development of architectural and design/drafting personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Architecture plus eight (8) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional License as Architect (RA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project production experience.
• Advanced technical skills: Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, Adobe Suite.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team environment.
• Hybrid work options, 2 days minimum per week in office required.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutio