Architecture Discipline Lead I
Skills
About the role
AECOM is hiring a remote architecture discipline lead for its Roanoke Buildings + Places team, with the role based from Virginia. This position suits a licensed architect who can guide technical work, manage projects, and develop an architectural team. You’ll apply architectural expertise across complex assignments while maintaining project quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
What you’ll do
- Provide technical direction for an architectural specialty.
- Lead, mentor, and develop architects on the team.
- Track project risks, performance, and client satisfaction.
- Oversee quality-management practices and technical standards.
- Coordinate technical work and resolve complex design questions.
What they’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
- Professional licensure in the field of study.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead teams and deliver work in a fast-moving environment.
Nice to have
- 15 or more years at a large architectural firm, including 5 or more years in project management and leadership.
- Experience in workplace, federal, higher-education, or healthcare markets.
- Experience with design-build and design-bid-build delivery.
- Proposal, pursuit, client-interview, or thought-leadership experience.
What’s on offer
- Fully remote position from Virginia.
- AECOM states that benefits may include health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings, stock purchase access, well-being resources, and other programs depending on employment status.
- Relocation and current or future US work-authorization sponsorship are not available.
Questions about this role
Is this architecture discipline lead role remote?
Yes. The posting describes the position as fully remote from Virginia.
How much architecture experience is required?
The minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination; 15 or more years is preferred.
Do I need an architecture license?
Yes. Professional licensure in the field of study is listed as a minimum requirement.
Does AECOM offer visa sponsorship for this role?
No. The posting says US employment-authorization sponsorship is unavailable now and in the future.
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