New Jersey Transit Architecture Lead

AECOM is seeking a Transit Architecture Lead to be based in our Clifton NJ office.  This position will be responsible for winning work and building AECOMs portfolio of transit projects and will be supported by AECOMs operational and technical teams.

The Transit Architecture Lead will be responsible for the following items: 

• Grow AECOMs Architectural Transit portfolio and project opportunities in New Jersey collaborating with the AECOM transportation engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with AECOMs NYC Transit leadership on key pursuits and opportunities 
• Will continue current relationships with key NJ Transit agencies and develop new relationships within the same agencies in order to grow the practice
• Will work within a multidisciplinary transit practice consisting of architects and engineers.
• Will provide Thought and Design leadership on key projects and Programs
• Will work with team to identify and pursue growth opportunities and lead project teams
• Will be responsible for negotiating contracts and business terms with clients and internal to AECOM
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with seniorlevel architects and/or designers within the company and with key officials of other organizations and companies and is skilled in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Will demonstrate creativity foresight and mature architectural judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual structure/design problems determining program objectives and requirements organizing programs and projects and developing standards and guides for diverse activities

AECOMs Buildings Places practice includes architecture interiors building engineering workplace strategy business transformation asset advisory economics and development planning master planning urban planning and landscape architecture.  With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization we create better outcomes to grow economies protect natural systems conserve natural resources make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative sustainable design solutions.  Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics to industrial facilities for GE and RollsRoyce to headquarters and workplaces for NASA Unilever Sony Music DirecTV Box Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Architecture plus ten (10) of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
• Architecture License is required for this position
• 4 years of leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years experience as an architect in New York Metro area
• 20 years of overall experience
• NJ Registered Architect
• Has strong relationships with New Jersey transit agencies
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Additional Information :

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime