AECOM · Roanoke, VA

Senior Architect at AECOM — Roanoke, VA

Full-timeRoanoke, VAPosted 2026-07-22Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

AECOM is seeking an Senior Architect for our growing Roanoke Building + Places team to work on interesting and challenging projects for a variety of clients. This position is hybrid.

  • Spearhead the technical and design process for projects across Federal, Health and Science, and Higher Education markets, ensuring innovative and client-focused solutions.
  • Oversee all phases of project delivery, from conceptual design to construction administration, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders, to integrate architectural and technical solutions.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and design and technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
  • Ensure compliance with building codes, and sustainability standards, while maintaining a high level of technical accuracy in project documentation.

Key Competencies

  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to clients and stakeholders.
  • Creative and analytical thinker capable of addressing complex design challenges.
  • Commitment to accuracy and quality in all aspects of project delivery.
  • Proficiency in design and graphic software such as Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud as well as visualization tools like Enscape or Lumion.
  • Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and sustainability practices.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field + 8 years of relevant experience in architectural design and project management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Licensed Registered Architect in the state of Virginia or other states.
  • Due to the nature of work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Strong design and technical experience showcasing innovative and impactful architectural designs and technical solutions for projects.
  • Experience in Federal and Health and Science projects, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality technical and design documents.
  • Experience in leading client facing presentations.
  • LEED Accreditation or equivalent sustainability certification is a plus.
  • This position does not support relocation assistance.
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Willingness to travel nationally as well as internationally.

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