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Senior Project Architect

Arlington, VA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-06 → 2026-10-07

Core

Lead technical execution, constructability, and project delivery for buildings and places, managing design teams and client relationships from concept through construction completion.

Role type

Senior IC Project Architect (Buildings + Places) (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153818299-senior-project-architect-at-aecom)

Builds

Comprehensive construction documents, technical drawings, specifications, and sustainable design solutions for diverse building portfolios.

Domain

Architecture, Construction Administration, Building Envelope, Sustainability

Required skills

Technical design execution, constructability analysis, code compliance, multidisciplinary coordination (structural/MEP/civil), QA/QC, specification writing, Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, PowerPoint, site observation, mentoring

Preferred skills

LEED AP BD+C, 10+ years experience, advanced problem-solving

Technologies

Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Develop technical solutions and contract drawings across all design phases; mentor staff on design decisions and technical execution; protect design intent through documentation and construction; participate in technical design reviews; establish office-wide standards for detailing and quality; prepare specifications and data tables; coordinate and integrate inputs from structural, MEP, civil, and landscape consultants; incorporate sustainability and energy performance into drawings; manage CA workflows, RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals; conduct field observations to verify construction alignment with documents.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities