Job Title: Senior Architect

Job Description

Seeking a talented senior transportation architect. This person will have the opportunity to lead this practice area and actively be involved in improving efficiencies, set long-term goals, and support the overall execution of the project. They will work closely with clients and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Balance efforts in business development, practice area initiatives, and project work.
• Participate in go/no-go meetings and key interviews.
• Work with proposal leads to set fees, schedules, and team composition for proposals.
• Lead the design process, defining the project vision and approach.
• Engage in Public Transit business development meetings and practice area updates.
• Assist with annual business planning.
• Train and mentor junior staff on project execution.
• Uphold the roles of Strong Project Manager and Strong Project Sponsor on Public Transit projects.
• Collaborate with leadership to foster team growth within the office.
• Attend industry events and conferences as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with project management and construction administration
• 10 years of transportation experience
• Management experience with clients, consultants, and junior staff
• Knowledge of construction documents
• Registered architect

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 15 years of experience with a minimum of 10 years of experience on public transit projects and a proven ability to manage clients and projects.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, professional degree or equivalent preferred.
• Professional license preferred with the ability to become licensed across the U.S.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and communication abilities.
• Strong customer service and collaboration skills with an ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially under difficult circumstances.
• Strong high-level leadership skills.
• Commitment to a team-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, Revit, and AutoCAD.

Work Environment

Work-life balance includes a hybrid work policy and flexible work options. You will be part of a 3-person transportation team within an overall staff of 50 architects. The company offers employee ownership opportunities and collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Based in Buffalo NY with multiple regional offices, the company provides the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects with a collaborative team approach.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000