Senior Design Architect

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

AECOM - Roanoke, VA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Roanoke, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AECOM's Roanoke, Virginia office is seeking a Senior Design Architect. From our vibrant multidisciplinary studio set in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we serve a strong network of clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Many of our team members enjoy the opportunity to invest their efforts in our local community as well as learn about and design for a variety of cultures and environments around the globe. This position is an exciting opportunity for a leader, visionary, and client-focused individual who is passionate about design and mentoring others. The role involves working on a diverse range of projects, including Higher Education, Healthcare, Science & Technology, and Federal Government projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable design experience through awards, publications, and other industry recognition. A relocation bonus of up to $10,000 is available for those who require relocation. As a Senior Design Architect, you will collaborate with the Design Director and other team members to develop design concepts, meet directly with clients to analyze project goals, and conceive architectural solutions. You will be responsible for generating design ideas, preparing presentation drawings, models, and narratives, and managing design responsibilities across multiple concurrent projects. The role also includes overseeing the review of design documents for compliance, directing design consultants, and promoting excellence in design and environmental responsibility. You will take an active role in local professional associations and represent the firm at national events. This position requires a strong understanding of project management processes, including scope, budgets, and schedules, and the ability to stay current with evolving building technologies and systems. In addition to design responsibilities, you will lead and mentor junior staff, support business development efforts, and help maintain the design culture of the studio. The role requires a high level of creativity, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication abilities. A commitment to environmentally responsible design is essential, and proficiency in various design software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Design Director and other team members in developing design concepts.
• Meets directly with the owner/client and analyzes project goals.
• Conceives and develops architectural concepts/solutions for project goals.
• Generates design ideas and solutions and communicates effectively to the project team.
• Designs in accordance with project schedules, budgets, applicable codes, and ordinances.
• Initiates and creates 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.
• Develops 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 processes including scope, budgets, and schedules.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture + 6 years of relevant Architecture Design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Registered Architect.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Architecture.
• 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.
• Eight (8) or more years of Design experience.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits.
• U.S. and global well-being programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.