Sr. Project Architect

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 in Columbus, OH . 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor of Architecture plus 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Licensed as a registered architect
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience in a wide variety of production and visualization software including but not limited to:
  AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and Power Point
• 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
• Must be 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

Relocation is not available for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Occasional travel may be required for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $125,000 to $155,000.

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