AECOM

Architecture Department Manager

AECOM • $110K — $130K *
Virginia Beach, VA 23464In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Architecture with 8 years of related experience or equivalent education
  • Registered Architecture (RA) License is required
  • U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of work
  • 12+ years of strong technical skills in architecture project delivery preferred
  • 8+ years of experience on large-scale federal, public safety, or municipal projects preferred
  • Proficiency in key design software like AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal and strong communication skills expected

Responsibilities

  • Maintain liaison with internal and external units and individuals
  • Manage leadership responsibilities for the Architecture Department
  • Collaborate with managers to align with AECOM's mission
  • Create workplans with the Managing Principal to meet project requirements
  • Review RFPs and develop corresponding project fee proposals
  • Provide architectural design and analysis for projects
  • Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams of architects and designers

Benefits

  • In-person onboarding at an AECOM office location on Day 1
  • Collaborative environment aimed at professional growth
  • Opportunity to lead design and build projects
  • Engagement in significant federal and large-scale projects
  • Diverse project involvement across various fields of architecture
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Architecture Department Manager with a passion for design and mentorship to join our growing team. The candidate will ultimately have experience in Federal projects and a desire to lead and mentor the Architecture Team in Virginia Beach, VA.

  • Maintains liaison with units and individuals inside and outside the organization.
  • Performs various management and leadership responsibilities.
  • Works collaboratively with managers and other team members to achieve AECOM's mission.
  • Work with the Managing Principal to create discipline workplans to meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule.
  • Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and develop fee proposals for project pursuits.
  • Responsible for providing architectural design, guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and specialized project-based design recommendations.
  • Requires multi-disciplinary knowledge to lead and manage various size groups of architects, designers, and/or specialists.
  • Will lead projects of various sizes and types as the Project Architect.
  • Maintains conformance with standards, established design practices, applicable codes, technical and industry standards for design and construction.
  • Reviews team member's work for quality and recognition of training requirements.
  • Leads Aspiring Architects in design and development of professional growth.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS in Architecture plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
  • Registered Architecture (RA) License is required.
  • Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 12+ years of strong technical skills and demonstrated experience in all phases of architecture project delivery
  • 8+ years of experience working on large-scale projects, preferably federal government (Department of Defense), Public Safety, and Municipal project experience.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate a collaborative environment.
  • Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices.
  • Experience leading Design/Build projects.
  • Must have strong communication skills, both spoken and written.


Additional Information
  • This position does not offer relocation assistance.
  • Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • May require travel out of the area based on project requirements.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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