Project Architect

AECOM; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work options

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is looking for a Project Architect for the Virginia Beach office. This role involves architectural calculations, preparing specifications, and liaising with design teams on federal projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, hold an Architecture license, and have at least six years of relevant experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. AECOM provides a comprehensive benefits package, fostering professional development and support.

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Required U.S. citizenship due to the nature of the work.
• Experience with DoD and Federal Government projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural and engineering calculations.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and related data tables.
• Coordinate with design and drafting groups.
• Review and approve drawings.
• Assist in training architectural personnel.

Skills

Architectural/engineering calculations

Revit

AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Architecture license

Tools

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suites

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Project Architect for immediate employment in our Virginia Beach office. This position will work on a variety of interesting projects within the Federal sector, private, and public safety.

Primary job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.
• Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables.
• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.
• Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets.
• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.
• May review and approve conceptual designs.
• May assist in the development of new architectural methods and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• An Architecture license is required for this position, (preferably in VA with NCARB).
• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in DoD and Federal Government related projects, UFCs, and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in public safety-related projects such as police facilities, emergency operation centers, emergency communication centers, and training facilities.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suites, or other related graphic software.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

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

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of its employees, including 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.

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.