Architecture Discipline Lead I
AECOM is seeking an Architecture Discipline Lead I for our growing Roanoke Building + Places team to work on interesting and challenging projects for a variety of clients. This position is fully remote.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provides technical leadership for a specialty and is considered to be a fully capable professional in their field.
- Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of architecture principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods.
- Resolves important technical questions and plans and coordinates work.
- The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and professional growth.
- Monitor project performance, proactively addressing risks and challenges to maintain efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Oversee quality management processes and ensure technical excellence.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education/experience.
- Professional licensure in field of study.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience at a large architectural firm, including 5+ years in project management and leadership.
- Experience in one or more specialized markets (workplace, federal, higher-education, healthcare).
- Experience with multiple delivery methods: DB, DBB
- Detail-oriented, thorough, well-organized; excellent time management.
- Experience supporting proposals, pursuits, and client interviews
- Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Experience contributing to thought leadership through panels, presentations, or publications.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
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