Senior Transit Architecture Lead & BIM Expert

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Transit Lead Architect in Alexandria, VA. Lead architectural teams, coordinate with principal stakeholders, and drive project delivery from design through construction using BIM/Revit.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaborative decision-making, and strong client engagement to secure and advance new transit projects. A Maryland license and extensive experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture required.
• Maryland Architect license required.
• 15–20 years in architectural drafting and coordination.
• Experience with BIM/Revit and multi-discipline projects.
• Experience leading design through all construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural team and coordinate with senior management.
• Present design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and other disciplines.
• Direct production of construction documents through all stages of design.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of design and red-line documents.
• Conduct site observations and field verifications when needed.
• Maintain and coordinate BIM model across the project lifecycle.
• Provide status reports to Project Managers and clients.
• Mentor junior staff and guide project teams to complete documents.

Skills

Leadership

BIM/Revit

Client liaison

QC review

Presentation skills

Education

Architecture degree (B.Arch/M.Arch)

Maryland Architect license

LEED AP certification

Tools

Revit

BlueBeam

PowerPoint

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Transit Lead Architect in Alexandria, VA. Lead architectural teams, coordinate with principal stakeholders, and drive project delivery from design through construction using BIM/Revit.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaborative decision-making, and strong client engagement to secure and advance new transit projects. A Maryland license and extensive experience are required.