Project Architect

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AECOM is seeking a talented and highly motivated  Project Architect  for immediate employment in our Cleveland, OH office. As the Architectural Job Captain, you will work with project teams under the direction of the Senior Architect with active engagement and support of our collaborative and iterative design process is essential, along with the desire to seek innovative design solutions while providing unique perspectives on the built environment. The successful candidate will be proactive with strong verbal, organizational, design and technical skills to effectively coordinate with architectural design teams as well as engineering design professionals.  This is an opportunity to apply your talents to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects in an environment committed to excellence in innovation, technical quality and client service. About the Ohio Buildings + Places Team Our Ohio practice - anchored by large studios in Columbus and Cleveland - is one of the most established and highest-performing B+P practices in AECOM’s West Region. We offer a full suite of services: architecture, interiors, building systems and structural engineering, urbanism and planning (including landscape), workplace transformation, advisory services, technology solutions, and digital delivery - and serve as a Center of Excellence for many of these disciplines. We work in a flat, collaborative model across the West Region with other B+P practices, as well as with AECOM’s Transportation, Water, and Advisory business lines to support vertical infrastructure and comprehensive solutions. Our Ohio-led client base is global and includes Public Non-Federal, Cultural + Civic, Higher Education, Science & Technology, and Transit, plus a full suite of Federal clients (ANG, NASA, DHS, GSA, NPS, VA, USACE, USAF, USSF). Most clients are repeat partners, recognizing our service model and outcomes as excellent. Design excellence is the north star of the Ohio team - combining ideas, beauty, performance, resiliency, and innovation at every scale and budget. Our Ohio clients’ projects have been awarded almost 30 design awards since 2022 alone. We aim to be the design firm of choice for clients and the employer of choice for diverse, best-in-class talent - doing the work that matters. Recent/ongoing work in Ohio includes: City of Columbus New Municipal Courthouse; COTA West Broad BRT Corridor; Case Western Reserve University Robbins Laboratories; CCAD Center for Creative Collaboration; Franklin Park Conservatory Palm House & Showhouse Renovations; Ohio University Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education; Columbus Symphony Orchestra Center of Music Innovation & Education. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations. • Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables. • Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups. • Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required. • Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets.  • May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.  • May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.  • May review and approve conceptual designs.  • May assist in the development of new architectural methods and techniques. Minimum Requirements : BA/BS in Architecture plus four (4) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Licensed as a registered architect or proven steps toward licensure such as exams completed, preferably in OH Knowledge of buildings systems and material. Knowledge of local building codes Ability to produce design intent renderings and design concept diagrams Preferred Qualifications 6 or more years of professional experience with an architectural firm Exceptional Technical skills related to planning, architectural design and detailing and a passion for design. The ideal candidate will become an understudy to experienced architects to assist in the development of high-quality design and detailing for complex projects Experience coordinating work with a variety of disciplines: civil, landscape, and MEPS Diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields Independently analyzes and applies solutions to challenging issues within area of expertise by applying critical thinking Accountable for larger portions of a project or process and prepares project deliverables that are reviewed by senior team members Responsible for initiating and developing design and construction document drawings through completion for assigned projects in conformance with the requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria established by th