Sr. Project Architect

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Are you ready to lead transformative architecture projects and build client partnerships that shape communities? AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Project Architect . This position is to be based in Columbus, OH . We’re looking for a leader in design & technical excellence. One who is driven by a passion for delivering quality work, mentoring staff, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

As a Senior 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.

About the Ohio Buildings + Places Team

Our Ohio practice - anchored by large studios in Columbus and Cleveland - is one of the most established and highest-performing B+P practices in AECOM ’ s West Region. Our Ohio-led client base is global and includes Public Non-Federal, Cultural + Civic, Higher Education, Science & Technology, and Transit, plus a full suite of Federal clients (ANG, NASA, DHS, GSA, NPS, VA, USACE, USAF, USSF). Most clients are repeat partners, recognizing our positive impact on their organizations. We operate as a fully integrated, multidisciplinary studio, offering those clients:

- Architecture & Interiors
- Building Systems & Structural Engineering
- Urbanism, Planning & Landscape Architecture
- Workplace Strategy & Advisory
- Digital Delivery & Technology Solution

Design excellence is at the core of our identity. Since 2022, Ohio B+P projects have earned nearly 30 design awards, reflecting our commitment to craft, performance, resiliency, and innovation at every scale.

Responsibilities

In partnership with the Project Director and/or Project Manager, you will lead a team, or multiple teams, in the design and technical documentation and delivery of a wide range of projects; Supporting the pursuit of exciting new projects; Prepare design and contract drawings using advanced design software tools; Develop solutions to a wide range of difficult technical problems.; Oversee the work of more junior designers and architects; Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultant.; Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials; Provide quality control reviews of projects in the studio.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture plus 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education; Licensed as a registered architect; Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice to have

Experience in a wide variety of production and visualization software including but not limited to: AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and PowerPoint; Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures; Certification as a LEED Accredited Professional by the USGBC; Ability to thrive in a collaborative, open office work environment; Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices; Must be detail oriented, thorough, well-organized and effectively manage time; Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy, willingness to work with multiple different colleagues on a variety of initiatives; Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills; Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; Consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills; Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage change effectively