Architecture Team Lead — Part-Time

AECOM; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM in Chicago, IL is seeking an Architecture Team Lead to guide the Great Lakes Buildings + Places team. You will provide design leadership, manage multidisciplinary projects, and mentor architects to deliver innovative, client‑focused solutions across market sectors.

The role combines hands‑on design with team development, schedule oversight, and business engagement to ensure project success. A strong candidate has a professional license, 8+ years of experience, and a track record leading

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.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and engineering projects from proposal award through completion.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to contract requirements, scope, and fee structure.
• Monitor project performance, proactively addressing risks and challenges to maintain efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Oversee quality management processes and ensure technical excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Architecture design

Project management

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Professional license

Job description

AECOM in Chicago, IL is seeking an Architecture Team Lead to guide the Great Lakes Buildings + Places team. You will provide design leadership, manage multidisciplinary projects, and mentor architects to deliver innovative, client‑focused solutions across market sectors.

The role combines hands‑on design with team development, schedule oversight, and business engagement to ensure project success. A strong candidate has a professional license, 8+ years of experience, and a track record leading