Director of Architecture (mfd)

AECOM is seeking an experienced Director of Architecture to lead and grow our architectural department in Germany.

This is a leadership opportunity for a design-led architect with proven hands-on experience delivering architectural projects across Germany using the HOAI (LPh 16). We are seeking a leader whose career has been built on architectural design delivery with direct responsibility for authorship technical accountability and the authority to lead defend and approve design decisions throughout all phases of design and delivery.

As Director of Architecture you will define the direction of the department lead/coordinate multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations and oversee the full design lifecyclefrom early strategic advisory through delivery and completion. You will play a critical role in expanding our market presence developing future leaders and shaping the long-term success of AECOMs architecture business in Germany.
 

What Does the Role Entail

Practice Leadership

• Define the strategic direction of the architecture practice in Germany and translate business priorities into measurable outcomes.
• Build mentor and develop high-performing teams across multiple offices.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration innovation and design excellence.

Design Leadership

• Lead and actively contribute to architectural design delivery across HOAI LPh 16 from concept through technical design permitting tender and construction support.
• Provide hands-on design leadership with the technical credibility to challenge direct and approve design decisionsnot simply oversee them.
• Establish design standards technical governance and quality across the practice.
• Lead multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver design excellence technical integrity and commercial value.

Client & Market Leadership

• Build trusted relationships with clients developers investors public authorities and strategic partners.
• Lead domestic and international clients translating global ambitions into locally compliant and commercially deliverable solutions in Germany.
• Identify new market opportunities lead strategic pursuits and strengthen AECOMs market presence.

Business & Operational Leadership

• Own business performance team utilization delivery excellence and operational efficiency.
• Drive profitable growth innovation sustainability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

What You Bring

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture with professional registration or equivalent licensure (Bauvorlageberechtigung).
• 15 years of professional architectural experience including at least 8 years in senior design leadership project leadership or practice leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering architectural projects across HOAI LPh 16 in Germany with direct accountability for key design decisions and technical delivery permitting processes technical standards and local project delivery frameworks.
• 10 years of senior client-facing experience building strategic relationships and leading major business opportunities with domestic and international clients.
• Proven experience leading/coordinating multidisciplinary teams and complex project portfolios across multiple offices regions or international delivery environments (readiness and flexibility to travel within Germany and internationally).
• Demonstrated agility and professional judgement in managing evolving client expectations shifting project priorities and complex stakeholder dynamics as well as balancing international ambitions commercial objectives and local delivery requirements with confidence and flexibility.
• Strong market knowledge in order to perform appropriate business development strategies considering resource planning.
• Track record of developing talent mentoring leaders and building high-performing teams.
• Fluent in German and English

Additional Information :

Who You Are

You are first and foremost an architect who has earned credibility through leading and delivering designnot managing it from a distance.

You lead with clarity ambition and purpose. You know how to build teams develop leaders create client confidence and translate strategy into measurable growth.

You are equally comfortable leading design solving technical challenges managing client expectations and delivering architecture that worksglobally informed locally executable.

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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 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time