Technical Design Leader - Architecture

AECOM is seeking a highly talented Architect with experience in technical design of complex buildings to join our Boston practice and foster technical excellence and innovation across a variety of building types.

We are seeking a leader who is driven by a passion for developing technical details and specifications delivering quality work mentoring staff and coordinating design across multidisciplinary teams.

Job Summary/Responsibilities
As an Aviation Design and Technical Leader with recognized airport expertise and experience you will lead interdisciplinary teams. Leveraging your industry experience and technical acumen you will drive a wide range of project types and sizes through all phases of design documentation and construction.

The successful candidate will be an experienced team leader and will have the opportunity to lead not only from a project perspective but from a practice and culture standpoint. The right person will be an integral part of our aviation architecture practice.

What you will do:

• You will review the design and technical development and delivery of a wide range of projects in the studio. You will have a role in guiding teams and projects through SD DD and CDs providing technical details design and review
• Create and coordinate Revit models for complex buildings with a keen understanding of the construction process specifications and applicable building codes
• Organize and oversee the preparation of Construction Documents
• Reviewing BIM DDs CDs submittals and RFIs to ensure that all conform to appropriate specifications standards and building codes during construction
• Develop technical solutions to a wide range of challenging technical problems
• Oversee the work of more junior designers and architects
• Manage technical interface coordination including full documentation coordination with structural MEP lighting landscape and civil consultants
• Support coordination of technical details between project team clients vendors contractors consultants and building and permitting officials

AECOMs Buildings Places practice includes architecture interiors building engineering workplace strategy business transformation asset advisory economics and development planning master planning urban planning and landscape architecture.  With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization we create better outcomes to grow economies protect natural systems conserve natural resources make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative sustainable design solutions.  Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics to industrial facilities for GE and RollsRoyce to headquarters and workplaces for NASA Unilever Sony Music DirecTV Box Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture plus a minimum of eight 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Licensed Architect with NCARB Certification
• Due to the nature of this position U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture (BArch) or Bachelor of Science in Architecture plus a Masters degree in Architecture
• Ten 10 years of relevant experience in Architectural design resolving technical issues
• Revit and BIM as well as experience with Photoshop Microsoft Office Suite InDesign and software such as Rhino SketchUp or other visualization tools
• Expert knowledge of building codes standards building construction and building systems
• Experience with project delivery types including CM at Risk
• Affinity with developing details and experience in construction documents
• Experience leading technical development in integrated design teams of varying sizes to accomplish project delivery from concept through construction document completion and may perform construction administration
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Additional Information :

• Relocation is available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

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 wellbeing 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 privatesector 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. 

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 cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning 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 :

Fulltime