Senior Transit Lead Architect

AtkinsRéalis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 118,200 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off and flexible work options

Recognition programs

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Transit Lead Architect in Alexandria, VA to lead architectural projects and manage multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, a Maryland Architect license, and a minimum of 15-20 years of relevant experience.

The role involves significant collaboration with senior management and clients, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring adherence to building codes and standards. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of relevant architectural experience is required.
• Experience directing multidisciplinary work and junior staff.
• Advanced knowledge in building systems and project types is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural team and make design decisions collaboratively.
• Develop designs in Revit and produce construction documents.
• Mentor junior staff and provide quality control on designs.

Skills

Leadership in architectural projects

BIM/Revit expertise

Knowledge of building codes

Time-management skills

Ability to mentor junior staff

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture

Maryland Architect license

LEED AP or other sustainability certification

Tools

Revit

BlueBeam

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Transit Lead Architect to join our team in Alexandria, VA. Under limited supervision, the ideal candidate applies technical proficiency to solutions for architectural problems and coordination of related project activities. This position supports Business Development and presentation efforts in securing and advancing new projects.

Your role

• Provide superior architectural team leadership and interact with senior management, playing a decisive leadership role in vertical transit projects.
• Make timely design and technical decisions collaboratively while seeking advice of peers and supervisors.
• Present yourself professionally to clients, maintain a 'seller-doer' approach, routinely interface with clients and keep them properly informed.
• Perform programming, planning, and other conceptual design activities.
• Develop designs and sketches for Revit-based construction documents, directing a project team accordingly.
• Lead production of project documents through all stages of design and construction.
• Mentor junior staff and lead a project team to produce a complete set of construction documents; perform QC review for design & red‑line documents for production staff in BlueBeam or another digital format.
• Coordinate with sub‑consultants and other disciplines, mentoring junior staff to do the same.
• Perform QC review and contribute needed information to a specification writer.
• Create organized exhibits in BlueBeam and PowerPoint for client and team review.
• Direct and perform site observation and field work, including site investigations, existing facility inventory, and field measured documentation.
• Provide Project Managers with status reports of progress on architectural documents.
• Complete assignments efficiently, accurately and timely, self‑performing quality control on work prior to publication.
• Communicate regularly with the team and stay within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned.
• Maintain and coordinate project BIM model and possess strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
• Apply advanced knowledge of building codes, TAS, ADAAG, federal and state compliance requirements, and experience with code review processes.
• Interact with regulatory agencies and achieve consensus.
• Consult product manufacturers, evaluate and obtain accurate cost information, select materials, and inspect architectural features in the field.
• Understand building materials and construction methods.
• Exhibit strong time‑management and organizational skills.
• Effectively work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Initiate tasks independently and follow through to delivery as needed.
• Analyze information and propose effective solutions on own initiative.
• Create basic and informative 3D models in BIM or another digital format.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for career advancement.
• Resume with a large variety of project types both in size and complexity is a plus.
• Perform other duties as the Supervisor determines necessary to support the Architecture Practice.

About you

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture required.
• Must hold a Maryland Architect license.
• LEED AP or other sustainability certification, or desire to obtain within first 6 months of hire is a plus.
• Minimum 15‑20 years of relevant work experience, including all phases of architectural drafting, detailing, and coordination of consultants.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary work for complex architectural engineering projects.
• Experience directing the work effort of junior staff to develop project documentation and manage project deliverables.
• Working expertise in BIM/Revit; position is not production orientated.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and experience in implementation of various building systems and project types such as aviation, rail, transit, commercial, education.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, TAS, ADAAG, federal and state compliance requirements, and experience with code review processes.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and design standards, including residential, office, institutional, and utility buildings.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain and coordinate project BIM model and strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and achieve consensus.
• Understanding of building materials and construction methods.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire for career advancement.

Rewards & benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.
• Employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program and voluntary benefits.
• Expected compensation range: $118,200 – $197,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion.