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AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect for our Carolinas group, reporting to the Charleston, SC team, to support advanced manufacturing and federal project types. This role provides architectural guidance, design development, and production support across a range of project delivery methods, working closely with senior staff and project teams from concept through construction administration.  This role can be worked on a hybrid basis from any of our East Coast offices.
About Buildings + Places

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture. With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Our Carolinas B+P teams focus on providing design services in the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics market, including logistics centers and industrial facilities, while also supporting a wide range of project types across the federal and private sectors.

Responsibilities

This position is 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 the project's discipline leaders.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing architectural guidance, calculations, specifications, analysis, studies, and recommendations for a specialized segment of the Architectural Discipline within the schedules and budget of an assigned project
• May manage various size groups of architects, designers, and/or specialists
• May work on modest size projects and/or assist Project Architectural or Engineering Managers with higher grades
• Design and production work, including architectural detailing through construction documents, using Revit
• Perform construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals
• Perform field verification and travel to project sites as needed (less than 10%)
• Establish and implement standards, processes, procedures, and workflows
• Perform QA/QC reviews when assigned
• Independently determine and develop approach to solutions under general direction
• Coordinate design activities with other engineering disciplines
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree from a NAAB accredited program plus six (6) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with design solution development, building systems and detailing, applicable codes and life safety requirements, differing building types and project delivery methods, and programming and planning methods
• Architectural registration (RA)
• Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be a United States Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on federal projects with knowledge of the UFC and UFGS
• RA License in South Carolina
• LEED credentials
• NCARB certification
• Master of Architecture
• Eligibility for a U.S. Security clearance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks accurately, effectively, and confidently

• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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