Senior Project Architect- Aviation

AECOM is seeking a talented and highly motivated Project Architect with Aviation Experience for immediate employment in our Seattle, Washington office. The Project Architect will work with 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.

• 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, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)

• Apply creative design thinking to client’s business problems to help maximize value of AECOM’s service to the client

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture and +8 years of experience with an architectural firm or related field

• Must be a Licensed Architect

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 12 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

• Aviation, commercial and/or transportation project experience strongly desired

• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficient in 3D modeling software: Revit, Sketchup and/or Rhino

• Excellent verbal and written 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