Fostering a culture of design and technical excellence in the studio and establishing, and encouraging, a collaborative environment for all project teams
Participating in the annual performance review of employees, further developing staff skills and growth through open dialogue
Provide guidance and direction to ensure presentations and deliverables meet a high standard of graphic and technical quality that exceed client expectations and advance the reputation of the firm
Working with Project Managers to define scope from initial project information and overseeing preparation of associated fee proposals, schedules, work plans and additional service requests as required
Supervising, mentoring, recruiting, and promoting staff in all stages of their architectural careers.
Oversee and manage the overall studio workload. Establish project teams and make staff assignments.
Providing a design-driven technical and management leadership approach to the architecture team
Overseeing the execution and delivery of multiple projects through all phases of design
Providing mentorship, coaching, and motivating project teams and individuals
Actively participating in building the positive perception of AECOM in the Central Ohio region
Building strong relationships and interactions with clients, teaming partners, and internal stakeholders
Requirements
licensed architect
12+ years
leadership
problem solving
communication
b.s. architecture
Experience as a practicing architect responsible for the delivery of complex programmatic projects
Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Licensed Architect
12+ years of relevant experience
Consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with proven leadership skills and have managed teams or studios of 10+ people
Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage change effectively
Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills
Proven record of leading project teams or studios
Must be detail oriented, thorough, well-organized and effectively manage time
Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy; willingness to work with multiple different colleagues on a variety of initiatives
Collaborating with the other AECOM architecture practices around the Americas, and sometimes globally.
BA/BS in Architecture + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education