Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking a talented and highly motivated
Senior Project Architect for immediate employment in our
Seattle, WA office. The Project Architect will work with studio leadership and project teams to help guide and manage projects in all phases of design. Active engagement and support of our collaborative and iterative design process is essential, along with the desire to seek innovative design solutions while providing unique perspectives on the built environment.
The successful candidate will be proactive with strong verbal, organizational and technical skills to effectively manage architectural design teams as well as engineering design professionals while interfacing with clients. The primary market sector served from the Seattle office is Public Transit.
This is an opportunity to apply your talents to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects in an environment committed to excellence in innovation, technical quality and client service.
Job SummaryThe Senior Project Architect will manage projects from conceptual design phase through completion of construction, and in some instances into construction administration. In this role, the Project Architect leads teams of architects, designers and engineers while meeting with clients to develop and execute mid- to large-scale projects according to schedule and budgets. This position balances active architectural duties with a leadership role in both managing and technical design of building plans while overseeing project teams during the project lifecycle.
- Responsible for providing architectural guidance, calculations, analysis, studies and recommendations for a specialized segment of the Architectural Discipline within the schedules and budget of an assigned project.
- May manage various size groups of architects, designers and/or specialists.
- Provide architectural leadership on complex projects.
- Lead the development of contract documents through all phases of design (SD, DD, CD)
- Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications
- Coordinate and lead quality control reviews of contract documents prior to issuance to client
- Coordinate internal AECOM and external A/E disciplines for successful outcomes during construction
- Coordinate and attend design reviews with clients, project managers, and municipal agencies
- Validate design decisions based on cost analysis with an understanding of logistics and procurement efficiencies
- Evaluate contractor's progress during construction and provide recommendations
- Stay current with new design software developments (i.e., BIM, Revit, Autodesk 360, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
- Apply creative design thinking to client's business problems to help maximize value of AECOM's service to the client
- Collaborate with AECOM regional leadership to help develop and garner greater design focus, methodologies, process, and technical excellence
QualificationsMinimum Requirements- Accredited bachelor's degree in architecture and +6 years of experience with an architectural firm or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Licensed Architect
Preferred Qualifications- Ideal candidate will have 8 or more years of professional experience with an architectural firm
- Strong technical skills related to planning, architectural design and detailing
- Experience coordinating work with a variety of disciplines: civil, landscape, and MEPS
- Diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
- Past project management experience leading small to mid-sized teams
- Public transit project experience strongly desired
- Strong project management skills with thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, budgets, and the relationship to project profitability
- Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in 3D modeling software: Revit, BIM360, Sketchup and/or Rhino
- Excellent communication skills with peers, clients and contractors
- Ability to mentor and lead junior staff
- Experience with construction administration and permitting processes
- Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects
- Ability to be client facing, lead client discussions and charrettes
- LEED Accreditation or Well Certification and interest in sustainable design
Additional Information- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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