Senior Technical Architect

AECOM is seeking a high-caliber dynamic Senior Technical Architect to serve as the Technical Lead for the growing Chicago architecture studio. The successful candidate will be part of AECOMs Building Places Leadership team to help win design and lead teams of architects on projects across a set of market sectors. This candidate will help AECOM deliver peer recognized design work while striving to incorporate our Environmental Social and Governance goals on each project.

About Buildings Places :

Our Buildings Places practice includes architecture interiors building and system engineering urbanism and planning (inclusive of landscape design) strategy economics technology solutions asset advisory and cost and program management. This team assists our clients from strategy through project realization creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create. Our Chicago studio focuses on the Commercial / Corporate Science and Technology Transit / Rail Aviation and Federal market sectors. We look to combine beauty sustainability resiliency equity and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to :

• Provide a design-driven technical and management leadership approach to the architecture team.
• Build strong relationships and interactions with clients teaming partners and stakeholders
• Develop and oversee architectural drawings (plans elevations sections details etc.) and specifications
• Direct document production in accordance with identified project specific checklists AECOM standards and QA / QC standard program
• Anticipate and develop solutions to technical and design problems following established standards
• Work with Project Managers to define scope from initial project information and overseeing preparation of associated fee proposals schedules work plans and additional service requests as required.
• Supervise recruit mentor and promote staff in all stages of employee success.
• Promote firm and project goals of excellence in design execution and sustainability
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across multiple AECOM offices
• Becoming actively involved in organizations at the leadership level

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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 .

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

APIs,SOAP,Software Architecture,.NET,Design Patterns,Enterprise Software,AWS,Solution Architecture,Cloud Architecture,Java,SSO,Oracle

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1