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AECOM · 2 days ago

Senior Design Architect

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. The Senior Design Architect will collaborate with team members to develop architectural concepts for various projects, manage design responsibilities, and lead client presentations while promoting excellence in design and environmental responsibility.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Design Director and other team members in developing design concepts

Meet directly with the owner/client and analyze project goals

Conceives and develops architectural concepts/solutions for those goals

Generates design ideas and solutions and communicates effectively to the project team

Designs in accordance with project schedules, budgets, applicable codes, and ordinances

Initiate and create designs with responsibility for the preparation of presentation drawings, models, and narratives

Directs the production of schematic, design development, and construction documents

Manages design responsibilities on several concurrent projects

Oversees the review of design documents for compliance with program and design concepts

Directs and coordinates design consultants in all phases

Develop integrated design solutions balancing the needs of all design disciplines related to overall building design

Generates and supervises design presentations

Participates in and/or leads client presentations and interviews

Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and environmental responsibility

Takes an active role in a local professional association and represents the firm at national events and outside associations

Demonstrates understanding of project management process including scope, budgets, and schedule

Stays current with evolving building technology and systems applicable to the design process

Performs tasks in congruence with AECOM standards of excellence

Leads, organizes, and directs project design team members

Demonstrates architectural judgment in anticipating and solving complexities and determining program objectives and requirements

Supports AECOM’s business development team in marketing to prospective owners/clients

Works with Design Director and Architecture Studio Manager to build and maintain the design culture of the studio

Coaches and mentors skills that support the development of future design talent

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

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in ArchitectureRegistered ArchitectArchitecture design experienceMaster of ArchitectureLEED APAdvanced knowledge of design conceptsPhotoshop proficiencyRevit proficiencyRhino proficiencyDynamo proficiency3-D Studio Max proficiencySketching skillsComputer skillsCollaborative work ethicProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture with 8+ years of relevant Architecture Design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Registered Architect is required for this position

Preferred

Master of Architecture and 10+ years of Design experience is preferred

Advanced knowledge of architecture and design concepts, practices, and methods

High level of creativity, innovative thinking, and problem-solving

Excellent sketching and/or computer skills and conceptual design skills

Experience directing or coordinating work efforts of junior staff

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative and professional work ethic

Passion and commitment to environmentally responsible design

LEED AP or within 6 months of hire

Proficient use of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, Dynamo (or Grasshopper), Revit, 3-D Studio Max, and other appropriate modeling and graphics programs