Onsite Architect (NAVFAC) - Buildings + Places

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AECOM is seeking an experienced Onsite Architect to join our growing team based in Tampa, FL office. The Onsite Architect role is located full-time on site in Kings Bay, GA at the Navy’s SUBASE, for a large multi-discipline project providing new and renovated facilities for landside support of the Navy’s mission.  King's Bay, GA is located 38 miles from Jacksonville, FL

We are seeking qualified candidates with proven design and construction related experience, with a desire and focus on construction administration, ideally having been located on-site in previous roles.  The importance of this role is shared by AECOM and our client, to be part of an on-site representative team for AECOM and client advocacy.

Candidates should possess demonstrated experience monitoring construction works against the Contract Documents, and construction administration activities generally.  Candidates should have experience and passion for constructability matters and on-site activities and procedures – to regularly interface with the contractor and client’s site personnel.  The role and responsibilities are provided under our construction technical support scope of services for the project.

Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Onsite Representation for AECOM for PCAS Services (construction technical and administrative support), working closely with Client and User Group(s).  The role is on-site full time.
• Report to and support the Sr. Onsite Engineer.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and AECOM technical personnel.
• Support the planning and coordination of on-site related activities, with AECOM Office staff and Designers of Record (DORs).
• Support and monitor working plans and procedures between AECOM onsite staff and office staff.  Working closely with the Project Manager and other senior staff to deliver efficient and effective PCAS Services.
• Interface with multiple contractors on behalf of Client and AECOM.
• Attend regular project meetings and facilitate key actions with AECOM office team, as assigned.
• Support evaluation and determine course for resolution of issues to Client and contractors.
• Support and monitor the management of timely responses to RFIs and reviews of construction submittals.
• Assist the Sr Onsite Engineer and Project Management team in reviewing and implementing RFI's, Submittals, Shop Drawings, and change orders.
• Assist the Sr. Onsite Engineer and Project Manager in reviewing project scheduling of PCAS activities related to overall construction.
• Work with document control systems, project management systems and other software or databases to keep information flow up-to-date and accurate.
• Attend QC and Production meetings and prepare minutes, daily reports, and summary of actions required for PCAS, as assigned.
• Support and monitor design changes, contractor and sub-contractor activities and progress.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency or experience and/or education.
• Registered Architect, or ability to obtain license/registration within 6-months of employment.
• Design and Construction related experience.
• Experience with constructability and Building/Site systems.
• Primary background in architecture, with emphasis on building systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including building codes, construction types, accessibility, and Life Safety.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of experience with emphasis on construction related services and detailed building coordination.
• Experience in building systems, engineering, and details – related to construction phase.
• Experience with Contract Documents and requirements, industry standards, and experience related to risk and professional standards of care.
• Career path minded and experience with construction phase of project delivery.

• Relocation is available for this role
• Living assistance and per diem based 

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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