Senior Sports Project Architect

Company Description

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AECOM Sports is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Sports Project Architect for immediate employment in the Kansas City, MO;
Dallas, TX; NYC, NY; or L.A, CA office. The candidate will help guide and manage projects in all phases of design, support our collaborative and iterative design process, and seek innovative solutions while providing unique perspectives on the built environment.

• Kansas City, MO
• Dallas, TX
• NYC, NY
• L.A, CA

The Senior Project Architect will manage sports projects from conceptual design phase through construction completion. In this role, the Project Architect leads teams of architects, designers, and engineers while meeting with clients to develop and execute mid- to large‑scale projects according to schedule and budget. The position balances active architectural duties with a leadership role in both managing and technical design of building plans while overseeing project teams during the lifecycle.

• 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, ACC, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Apply creative design thinking to client’s business problems to help maximize value of AECOM’s service to the client.

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and +8 years of experience with an architectural firm with related field experience with sport projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must be a Licensed Architect.

• Ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of professional experience with an architectural firm that includes Professional Sports project experience.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software:
  Revit, Sketchup, and/or Rhino.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with peers, clients, and contractors.
• Passion 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.

• This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.