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Grand Rapids, Michigan · USA job

Senior Project Architect

AECOM

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job description

Overview

In this role, you guide and manage architectural design across all project phases, shaping creative solutions within a collaborative team. You lead architectural and engineering professionals, interfacing with clients to deliver mid- to large-scale projects on time and within budget. You apply design thinking to address client problems while driving technical quality and innovative solutions. You join a global, mission-driven practice focused on sustainable, resilient infrastructure and client service.

Compensation / Benefits
  • medical benefits
  • dental benefits
  • vision benefits
  • retirement savings plan
  • paid time off
  • flexible work options
Responsibilities
  • Provide architectural leadership and guidance within the project team across design phases
  • Lead and mentor groups of architects, designers, and specialists
  • Develop contract documents through SD, DD, CD, CA stages
  • Prepare plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications
  • Coordinate quality control reviews of contract documents before client issuance
  • Coordinate internal and external disciplines for successful construction
  • Attend design reviews with clients, PMs, and municipal agencies
  • Validate design decisions with cost analysis and procurement considerations
  • Monitor contractor progress during construction and offer recommendations
  • Stay current with design software (BIM, Revit, ACC, AI, Bluebeam) and apply in project work
  • Apply creative design thinking to maximize value for the client
Key requirements
  • Bachelor in Architecture (NAAB-accredited)
  • 6+ years of professional architectural design and project delivery experience
  • Licensed Architect in the state of practice
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp; visualization tools Enscape or Lumion
  • Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and sustainability practices
  • Strong verbal and organizational skills
  • Leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Effective client-facing communication
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp

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