AECOM Buildings + Places Architectural team is seeking a Commercial Sector Architectural Lead to join our team. This position will be based out of the Kitchener studio, with remote/hybrid work options permitted. This position is for a newly created position.
AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, building engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, and project/asset management for design and infrastructure projects. Project assignments may include, although not limited to: Commercial, Public Safety and Justice, Transportation, Municipal Government, Defense, and Educational sectors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform as a Senior Architect.
- Oversee projects through all phases of delivery (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Procurement, and Construction Contract Administration).
- Oversee preliminary design phase activities including functional programming, user group workshops, and feasibility/needs assessments.
- Oversee approval applications to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Building Permit).
- Work with AECOM Project Managers across multiple projects to oversee schedules, budgets, resourcing, project deliverables, and document production.
- Work with AECOM Architectural Manager and Operations Manager to oversee staff resourcing and planning.
- Develop design solutions with a focus on creativity and constructability.
- Supervise the production of detailed design drawing and specification packages, reviewing for technical accuracy, conformance with local building standards, codes, and professional standard of care.
- Acting as sealing Architect of Record on Commercial sector projects (have OAA seal or be willing to apply for seal following onboarding).
- Oversee coordination with internal AECOM disciplines (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Communications, Civil, Landscape, Sustainability, Costing) and external sub-consultants.
- Interface with clients and user groups, acting as a trusted client advisor.
- Provide support and mentorship to project teams.
- Assist with Commercial sector business development.