Aviation Project Architect: Lead Design & Delivery

Wasson Enterprise; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LJC Design & Engineering is seeking a Project Architect to join its Aviation practice, leading terminal, lounges, baggage systems and maintenance facilities across the nation and globally. The ideal candidate will collaborate with leadership, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality construction documents while navigating complex aviation projects and code requirements.

The role requires 7+ years of aviation architecture experience, a registered Architect license, and strong design leadership with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in architecture and design with a focus on aviation projects.
• Registered Architect with a current license.
• Proven experience executing multiple and complex projects.
• Understanding of building and accessibility codes.
• Demonstrated competence with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office.
• Exemplary written and spoken communication.
• Comfort and poise presenting to external and internal audiences colleague-coaching skills.
• Proficient with client communications and relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Aviation architectural projects among all design phases through construction administration – delivering on scope, schedule, and quality.
• Guide design teams to ensure client satisfaction, meet code compliance, and integrate creative design solutions on Aviation projects of a variety of scale and complexity.
• Demonstrate expertise in challenges specific to aviation-focused projects, both airside and landside projects.
• Lead and coordinate development of construction documents with project team, engineers, consultants, and builder.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to understand needs and manage expectations throughout the project.
• Partner with the Project Manager to track schedule, budget, staffing, and risk.
• Conduct regular quality reviews to uphold high standards of design and constructability.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative, innovated team culture.
• Ability to work autonomously and travel occasionally as required.
• Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness.
• Contributes to LJC’s Core Councils (Culture, Integration, Practice, Process and Sustainability)

Skills

Aviation experience

Project leadership

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

LJC Design & Engineering is seeking a Project Architect to join its Aviation practice, leading terminal, lounges, baggage systems and maintenance facilities across the nation and globally. The ideal candidate will collaborate with leadership, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality construction documents while navigating complex aviation projects and code requirements.

The role requires 7+ years of aviation architecture experience, a registered Architect license, and strong design leadership with