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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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AECOM has a position available for a Senior Project Architect to join our Buildings + Places team in Orlando, FL.  In this role you will be responsible for your own projects!  

The responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Generally, requires multi-disciplinary knowledge of building architecture engineering.
• Plans and develops architectural tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems.
• Technical expertise to design complex, multidisciplinary projects in a firm that handles both private and government work
• Maintains liaison with teams and management within the organization outside of the organization.
• Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Works under minimal supervision. Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects, fostering professional development and contributing to a positive office culture.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, and interior designers, to ensure integrated design approaches.
• Performs various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Must be a Licensed Architect in the United States
• Previous Client facing experience
• Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other industry-standard software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant architectural experience is preferred
• Previous Architectural experience in Florida is helpful
• Previous experience designing large complex buildings in sectors such as hospitality, municipal buildings, sports architecture, civic, healthcare, justice, education, transportation, or public infrastructure.
• NCARB certification
• Previous experience identifying new clients/work is helpful
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is a plus

• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• 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.