What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at AECOM?
Company Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.
AECOM is seeking a Project Architect based in Houston, Texas.
As a Project Architect with recognized technical expertise and experience in demanding, design driven projects, you will lead interdisciplinary teams. Leveraging your industry experience and technical acumen, you will drive a wide range of project types and sizes through all phases of design, documentation, and construction.
What you will do:
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Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.
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Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables.
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Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.
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Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.
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Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets.
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May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
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May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.
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May review and approve conceptual designs.
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May assist in the development of new architectural methods and techniques.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications
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Licensed Architect
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Bachelor's degree in Architecture (BArch) or Bachelor of Science in Architecture Master's degree in Architecture with 4 years of relevant experience in design, resolving technical issues, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
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Higher Education, Municipal and/or Science & Technology experience is preferred .
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At least four (4) years of experience using Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketch Up
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Strong visual communication skills
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Experience with Enscape
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Experience working on all phases of architectural project
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Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
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Ability to lead integrated design teams of varying sizes to accomplish project delivery from concept through construction document completion and may perform construction administration
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Ability to be client facing and lead client discussions and charrettes
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LEED Certification
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Join us and let's get started.
ReqID: J10084426
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: Hybrid