Project Architect

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h 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.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Project Architect for immediate employment in our Virginia Beach office. This position will work on a variety of interesting projects within the Federal sector, private, and public safety.

Primary job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.
• Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables.
• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.
• Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets.
• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.
• May review and approve conceptual designs.
• May assist in the development of new architectural methods and techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus four (4) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in DoD and Federal Government related projects
  , UFCs, and standards.
• An Architecture license is required for this position, (preferably in VA with NCARB).
• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in public safety-related projects such as police facilities, emergency operation centers, emergency communication centers, and training facilities.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suites, or other related graphic software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

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