Project Architect – Social Infrastructure + Transit

About the role

AECOM Buildings + Places, Calgary studio, is looking for a Project Architect to lead transdisciplinary teams delivering work for its Social Infrastructure and Transit market sectors. The role is to fill an existing position and acts as a visible project leader, leveraging AECOM's architectural practices in BC, Saskatchewan and Ontario to serve new clients in Alberta and the surrounding region.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control architectural commissions from inception through completion, acting as the Authenticating Professional on deliverables
• Lead design of public sector buildings such as master plans, public safety and justice facilities, municipal operations and workplace centres, First Nations buildings, laboratories, park amenities, and transit stations, bridges and underpasses
• Direct projects from proposal through completion, guiding the team on quality, scope, budget and schedule
• Coordinate building and site disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions at every milestone, working with the Project Manager and Project Principal

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field focusing on building design, with six years of relevant experience
• Registered Architect in Alberta and/or British Columbia
• Preferred: proven leadership in managing people and projects, mentoring staff, and eight years of progressive public sector building experience
• Preferred: technical design, report writing and proposal skills, and experience producing contract documents, specifications, cost estimates and change orders

Required skills

• Software: Autodesk Revit and CAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and 3D modelling and rendering tools such as Rhino 3D or Enscape
• Technical design, report writing and proposal preparation

Relocation and sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization are not available. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.