Architecture Designer III at AECOM — Philadelphia, PA

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Architecture Designer III in Philadelphia, PA.

Job Details:

• Participate in early-phase concept and schematic design through collaborative and independent workflows
• Utilize physical and digital media, including hand sketches, 3D modeling, and written narratives, to explore design feasibility and articulate design vision
• Lead the design process for interior renovations and expansion projects, including development of interior finish schemes, lighting concepts, and furniture upholstery selections
• Propose and implement strategic space-planning solutions for renovated and new program areas
• Coordinate design across multiple design disciplines including, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, special systems, rail, aviation, and food service
• Conduct code reviews and basic calculations to ensure life safety and zoning compliance
• Create and refine construction documents including Basis of Design Reports, Drawings, and Specifications
• Coordinate with material suppliers and product representatives to specify materials and products
• Review and coordinate drawings across disciplines to resolve design clashes and construction issues
• Perform BIM management and coordination between disciplines in a project
• Develop technical details for building assemblies and connection drawings based on project-specific needs
• Assist in the development of bid documents and administration of bidding process
• Manage the tracking, logging, and distribution of Submittals and RFIs across multiple projects
• Participate in weekly construction progress calls and collaborate with clients, construction managers, and contractors
• Review and analyze submittals and RFIs for technical accuracy and compliance with Contract Documents
• Complete site visits and reports
• Produce 2D and 3D models from schematic design through construction documents using drafting platforms
• Employ passenger simulation software to evaluate spatial efficiency and user experience in transportation and terminal environments using real-world data
• Complete community outreach project participation with local community organizations
• Assist in developing proposals and marketing documents
• Support the development of interns and junior staff
• Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week

Candidates must have a Bachelor's of Architecture or a related field of study and 2 years of experience as a Architecture Designer, Architectural Intern, or a related occupation.

Experience and skills can be gained in pursuit of a university-level degree via coursework, projects, or internships. Skills may be gained concurrently. Position requires experience in the following:

• Rhino
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Suite including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS OneNote, MS OneDrive, MS Forms, and MS, Teams
• Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator Adobe Lightroom
• CAST Simulation Software
• Lumion
• V-Ray
• Grasshopper
• Construction Management Platforms including Procore, EPPM, and BIM 360
• Bluebeam Revu
• Experience or completion of a project involving LiDAR scanning technology
• Experience or completion of a project involving the management of the BIM files of multiple projects

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