Architecture Studio Lead

AECOM is seeking a dynamic senior architect to serve as Architecture Studio Lead for the growing Columbus Ohio architecture studio. They will be part of AECOMs Building Places Leadership team in Columbus and the broader West Region helping to win design and lead teams of architects on projects across a diverse set of market sectors including Education Civic/Cultural Science/Technology Federal Commercial Transportation and Water.

About AECOM

At AECOM we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute keeping the lights on providing access to clean water or transforming skylines our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative iconic solutions that push the limits of whats possible the worlds longest cablestayed bridge recordbreaking sports events the largest greenfield port development mega project lifesustaining and disaster recovery programs and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:

• Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies
• #1 in General Building Transportation and Water in EngineeringNews Records 2024 Top 500 Design Firms
• Human Rights CampaignLeader in LGBTQ Workplace Inclusion

About Buildings Places

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 work on impactful projects from the Intuit Dome to planning for the LA2028 Olympics to high profile work for local civic and cultural institutions.   

Job Summary/Responsibilities

The Columbus office is the largest AECOM A/E practice in the US West Region with a fully integrated team spanning architecture interior design landscape architecture and all building engineering disciplines.  We are a design driven practice working and pursuing only the highest profile community impacting projects within our Market Sectors. Successful candidates will demonstrate ability for promoting a culture of design and technical excellence and collaboration leading and managing teams providing leadershipbyexample and sharing knowledge through pinups charrettes and technical reviews. 

The Architecture Studio Leads main responsibilities will include:

• Providing a designdriven technical and management leadership approach to the architecture team
• Supervising mentoring recruiting and promoting staff in all stages of their architectural careers. 
• Building strong relationships and interactions with clients teaming partners and internal stakeholders
• Collaborating with the other AECOM architecture practices around the Americas and sometimes globally.
• Overseeing the execution and delivery of multiple projects through all phases of design
• Working with Project Managers to define scope from initial project information and overseeing preparation of associated fee proposals schedules work plans and additional service requests as required
• Oversee and manage the overall studio workload.  Establish project teams and make staff assignments. 
• Provide guidance and direction to ensure presentations and deliverables meet a high standard of graphic and technical quality that exceed client expectations and advance the reputation of the firm
• Fostering a culture of design and technical excellence in the studio and establishing and encouraging a collaborative environment for all project teams
• Participating in the annual performance review of employees further developing staff skills and growth through open dialogue
• Actively participating in building the positive perception of AECOM in the Central Ohio region
• Providing mentorship coaching and motivating project teams and individuals
• Promoting a fun and collaborative work culture

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Architecture 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect
• Must be detail oriented thorough wellorganized and effectively manage time
• Proven record of leading project teams or studios
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy; willingness to work with multiple different colleagues on a variety of initiatives
• Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Consultative serviceoriented mindset and collaborative problemsolving skills
• Proactive and goaloriented with the ability to work independently and manage change effectively
• Experience as a practicing architect responsible for the delivery of diverse complex programmatic projects
• Selfmotivated with proven leadership skills and have managed teams or studios of 10 people
• 12 years of relevant experience

Additional Information :

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