Job Description

Company Description
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AECOM is seeking Architecture Manager to join our growing Buildings + Places team in our Tampa, FL office. Do you thrive on solving complex building design issues and teaching how/why the art of detailing? Do you thrive on solving detailing and constructability issues - with a solutions-oriented mindset?
We are seeking qualified candidates at a senior level of experience in architectural practice and building design and engineering, able to provide leadership for all stages of projects, guiding projects, teams, and clients. You may be the ideal candidate if you are a seasoned architect passionate about developing quality architecture, through design and documentation.
Candidates should possess high level of technical expertise for project design development and engineering, thoroughness of design documents, constructability, and quality control. The role will have responsibility and opportunity for mentoring and advising a team of architects/engineers and provide a senior-level depth of industry experience. This opportunity is a key role to help us grow our team, skills, advance technical knowledge, practices, and enhance our leadership.
Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Supports, oversees and coordinates architecture activities for an operating unit.
• Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.
• Initiates and maintains contact with senior-level management within the company and is skilled in dispute resolution and negotiation of critical issues. At this level, the individual will have demonstrated understanding of project delivery requirements, creativity, foresight, working with a multi-disciplinary team to meet project goals and deliver high quality technical excellence.
• Serve as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes. Is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance on their professional interpretations and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrates mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual operations problems, determining operational objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse architectural activities.
• Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Lead training and evaluation of assigned personnel, standards, and processes.
• Assist in regional development of architectural methods and techniques.
• Collaborate with building engineers, specialists, landscape architects, civil engineers, and similar disciplines to identify and maintain best practices.
• Provides support and leadership to others in achieving the technical objectives of the overall work effort.
• Develop relationships with vendors, suppliers, contractors, for product and construction knowledge.
• Advise and support RFP pursuits and/or areas of specialization.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Recent relevant experience as a Senior level Project Architect/Technical Architect
• Licensed Architect in the United States required
• Experience in software platforms including Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Adobe, and/or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with constructability and building systems, solving constructability, engineering, means and methods, and creating clear documents/specifications to describe project design and construction requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex design intent, and rationalizing constructability approach to solve design challenges.
• Previous experience leading and mentoring architectural/technical teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements including building codes, construction types, accessibility, and Life Safety.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing + evaluating design to budget, and leading value engineering efforts, permitting process and reviews, and projects from design development through construction and handover.
• Experience using Revit preferred.
• Experience leading Client and team progress meetings.
• Expertise in conducting quality control project reviews and refinements.
• Expertise in building envelope systems, engineering, and detailing.
• Expertise with contractual document requirements, industry standards, and experience related to risk and standards of care.
• Experience and skill in both traditional DBB as well as D+B or progressive D+B delivery methods.
• Experience in working with project delivery including CM or CMAR.

Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.
Relocation support is not available for this role.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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