Architecture Department Manager

Aecom2; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Architecture Department Manager in Virginia Beach, VA to lead and mentor the Architecture Team on federal projects. The role requires strong leadership, design guidance, and collaborative management across disciplines.

You will oversee project workplans, review RFPs, and develop architectural design recommendations, while ensuring compliance with standards and codes. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Architecture required with extensive licensure as RA.
• Minimum eight years of architecture experience and leadership exposure.
• Citizenship as U.S. is required due to federal project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture Team in Virginia Beach, mentoring staff.
• Develop discipline workplans with Managing Principal for scope and schedule.
• Review RFPs and develop project-fee proposals.
• Ensure conformance with codes, standards, and design practices.
• Lead design efforts on projects of various sizes, including federal work.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Architecture

RA License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

PowerPoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Architecture Department Manager with a passion for design and mentorship to join our growing team. The candidate will ultimately have experience in Federal projects and a desire to lead and mentor the Architecture Team in Virginia Beach, VA.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains liaison with units and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Performs various management and leadership responsibilities.
• Works collaboratively with managers and other team members to achieve AECOM's mission.
• Work with the Managing Principal to create discipline workplans to meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and develop fee proposals for project pursuits.
• Responsible for providing architectural design, guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and specialized project-based design recommendations.
• Requires multi-disciplinary knowledge to lead and manage various size groups of architects, designers, and/or specialists.
• Will lead projects of various sizes and types as the Project Architect.
• Maintains conformance with standards, established design practices, applicable codes, technical and industry standards for design and construction.
• Reviews team member's work for quality and recognition of training requirements.
• Leads Aspiring Architects in design and development of professional growth.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Architecture plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
• Registered Architecture (RA) License is required.
• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of strong technical skills and demonstrated experience in all phases of architecture project delivery
• 8+ years of experience working on large-scale projects, preferably federal government (Department of Defense), Public Safety, and Municipal project experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate a collaborative environment.
• Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices.
• Experience leading Design/Build projects.
• Must have strong communication skills, both spoken and written.

Additional Conditions

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• May require travel out of the area based on project requirements.

About AECOM

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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 2025. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• employee stock purchase plan.

Equal 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.