Architecture Discipline Lead, Senior Associate

AECOM; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Senior Associate, Architecture Discipline Lead, to join the Roanoke Building + Places team in a fully remote capacity. You will provide technical leadership, mentor a team of architects, and ensure design excellence across high-impact projects for diverse clients.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in architecture with 8+ years of experience and professional licensure; preferred candidates bring 15+ years, strong PM skills, and a track record in multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field with 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Professional licensure in the field of study.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the architecture discipline and lead a team of architects.
• Apply extensive knowledge of architecture principles to broad assignments and make independent technical decisions.
• Resolve complex technical questions and plan/coordinate work across projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team, fostering collaboration and growth.
• Monitor project performance, address risks, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee quality management processes and ensure technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural license

Job description

• Full-time
• State/Province: Georgia
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Remote
• Primary Location: US - Atlanta, GA - 1360 Peachtree St
• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOMis seeking an Senior Associate, Architecture Discipline Lead,Senior Associate for our growing RoanokeBuilding + Placesteam to work on interesting and challenging projects for a variety of clients. This position is fully remote.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provides technical leadership for a specialty and is considered to be a fully capable professional in their field.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of architecture principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods.
• Resolves important technical questions and plans and coordinates work.
• The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and professional growth.
• Monitor project performance, proactively addressing risks and challenges to maintain efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Oversee quality management processes and ensure technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education/experience.
• Professional licensure in field of study.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience at a large architectural firm, including 5+ years in project management and leadership.
• Experience in one or more specialized markets (workplace, federal, higher-education, healthcare).
• Experience with multiple delivery methods: DB, DBB
• Detail-oriented, thorough, well-organized; excellent time management.
• Experience supporting proposals, pursuits, and client interviews
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience contributing to thought leadership through panels, presentations, or publications.

Additional Information

• Relocation is notavailable for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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.

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 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.

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.