Senior Design Architect

Job Description
AECOM's Roanoke, Virginia office is seeking a Senior Design Architect.  From our vibrant multidisciplinary studio set in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we serve a strong network of clients locally, nationally and internationally. Many of our team members enjoy the opportunity to invest their efforts in our local community as well as learn about and design for a variety of cultures and environments around the globe.
Leader. Visionary. Client Focused. Mentor. Storyteller. Articulate. Writer. Creator. Collaborator.  Passionate.
Do these words describe you? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you can make a difference and build a future? Do you want to work with awesome people who, in collaboration with our clients, design the future? Then we want to talk with you. A future as part of AECOM’s Roanoke, Virginia team is an opportunity to grow your design career.  A relocation bonus of up to $10,000 can be available for those who require relocation.
You will work on, and should have some experience with, an interesting range of Higher Education, Healthcare, Science & Technology & Federal Government projects. Demonstrable design experience through awards, publications and other industry recognition is desirable. The ability to travel is essential to this role. Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. 
The job responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited toward:
DESIGN
Collaborates with the Design Director and other team members in developing design concepts.
Meet directly with the owner/client and analyze project goals.
Conceives and develops architectural concepts/solutions for those goals.
Generates design ideas and solutions and communicates effectively to project team.
Designs in accordance with project schedules, budgets, applicable codes, and ordinances.
Initiate and create designs with responsibility for the preparation of presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
Directs the production of schematic, design development and construction documents.
Manages design responsibilities on several concurrent projects.
Oversees the review of design documents for compliance with program and design concepts.
Directs and coordinates design consultants in all phases.
Develops integrated design solution balancing the needs of all design disciplines related to overall building design.
Generates and supervises design presentations.
Participates in and/or leas client presentations and interviews.
Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and environmental responsibility.
Takes an active role in a local professional association and represents the firm at national events and outside associations.
Demonstrates understanding of project management process including scope, budgets, and schedule.
Stays current with evolving building technology and systems applicable to the design process.
Performs tasks in congruence with AECOM standards of excellence.
Leads, organizes, and directs project design team members.
Demonstrates architectural judgment in anticipating and solving complexities and determining program objectives and requirements.
Supports AECOM’s business development team in marketing to prospective owners/clients.
Works with Design Director and Architecture Studio Manager to build and maintain the design culture of the studio.
Coaches and mentors skills that support the development of future design talent.
Responsible for providing architectural guidance, calculations, analysis, studies and recommendations for a specialized segment of the Architectural Discipline within the schedules and budget of an assigned project.
May manage various size groups of architects, designers and/or specialists.