AECOM

Architecture Designer III

AECOM • $75K — $95K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture with four years of related experience or demonstrable equivalent
  • Ability to secure Massachusetts Registered Architecture license within a year
  • Master's degree in Architecture is preferred
  • Experience in specific fields such as aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or federal projects
  • Proficiency in various architectural software and tools like Revit and Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

  • Lead the organization of architectural drawings through different project phases
  • Apply industry knowledge to solve design and technical issues
  • Oversee junior team members, providing guidance and training
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines and departments
  • Identify and advocate for process improvements

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Recognition as a top revenue generator among local firms
  • Opportunities to work on award-winning projects
  • Commitment to professional development and project delivery excellence
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM Buildings + Places Boston/New England's architecture practice includes aviation, transit, research/science, higher education and federal/state/local government projects. It recently was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as second in 2025 revenue among Massachusetts firms. It is a dynamic, fast-paced design environment, client-focused and collaborative. We are also a social studio that thrives on in-office and on-site collaboration and teamwork, dedicated to excellence in project delivery. Recent projects are multiple-award winners. We regularly work with other practices on the East Coast and are home to the East Region's architectural design and urban design leaders.

AECOM is seeking a creative, experienced Designer or Architect III to help solve design and technical issues while leading task teams contributing to project delivery. Traditionally labelled "job captain" in the profession, a person in this role will be involved in project development and deliverables from conceptual studies through full design and construction administration, as well as guiding others to follow best practices in the same. As part of diverse teams, this role will help organize and execute business development efforts, meet client goals, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards, in coordination with Project Managers, lead designers, Principals, BIM leaders, QA/QC reviewers and other practice leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leads and organizes architectural drawing sets across SD, DD, CD, and CA phases, meeting client/design/firm goals and deadlines
  • Applies industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles and technical capabilities
  • Has a strong commitment to meeting responsibilities, plus a positive, helpful outlook and ideas to contribute to a team
  • Possesses strong skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience
  • Professionally licensed in architecture or actively pursuing licensure
  • Under the direction of the Supervising Architect / Designer Completes assigned work independently and receives/applies general guidance and direction on new projects, tasks and priorities
  • Analyzes issues and identifies solutions using existing techniques, and proposes approaches for novel issues
  • Coordinates the work with other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
  • Exercises independent judgement in determining how work is performed; review and approve conceptual designs as required.
  • Proactively identifies and advocates for improvements to existing processes and procedures
  • Exchanges information on sensitive matters and works to build consensus across teams and departments
  • Understands stakeholders by anticipating their needs and ensures work results will have positive impact
  • Adapts to new processes or changing assignments, and considers alternative approaches to complete work
  • Provides guidance and training to junior team members, and proactively reports to project managers, principals, and lead designers.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture plus four (4) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Ability to obtain a Massachusetts Registered Architecture license within 12 months

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Architecture
  • Experience in aviation, transportation, infrastructure, higher education, lab/science and/or Federal architectural projects and experience in coordination and package completion on complex architectural projects
  • NCARB Certification and LEED Accreditation
  • Proficiency in Revit, Enscape and other BIM tools, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and graphic communications
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with all
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; adaptable to various audiences
  • Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position now or in the future
  • Relocation not available for this position


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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
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