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Company Description
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ECOM's B+P Transit Practice is a global, multi-disciplinary team of designers committed to connecting people and place. We are a collective of design professionals and strategists recognized internationally for technical expertise that empowers our clients to succeed. By thinking and acting globally, we bring value to transportation buildings and infrastructure by enhancing the passenger experience to make a better world. Our teams have been behind many of America's signature transit and city-building accomplishments-including New York City's World Trade Center Transportation Hub, Denver's Union Station Neighborhood, and San Francisco's Transbay Transit Center.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM seeks a Principal level Architect to lead our Buildings + Places (B+P) transit market in the U.S. East + LATAM region. This leader will drive the growth of professional services related to passenger stations, multi-modal transportation infrastructure, and transit-oriented development (TOD). The ideal candidate will be an Architect with subject matter expertise in the planning, design, and delivery of innovative transit facilities served by rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit, as well as transit-oriented development land planning, equitable community development, and urban placemaking.
In this position, you will be a 'seller-doer' practice builder responsible for strategy, executing professional project work, winning new work, cultivating client relationships, and growing AECOM's portfolio of world-class transit systems, stations, infrastructure, and TOD.
You will report to our B+P Regional Business Line Leader (RBLL). You will be supported by our regional operational and technical teams as well as our global executives in the transit market from both B+P and Transportation business lines.
Through this role, you will collaborate with AECOM's cross-disciplinary transportation planning, design, and engineering teams. You will head a multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Engineers, Planners, and specialty sub-consultants across multiple offices in the U.S. East and LATAM region, within a national and global community of experts committed to delivering efficient, equitable, and inspiring transportation facilities. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team environment will be critical.
Core Responsibilities:
Design Leadership:

• Choreograph a multi-disciplinary practice of design, technical, management, business development, and marketing/communications professionals.
• Lead and inspire senior-level architects within the company as well as partner/sub-consulting design firms.
• Provide design creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving routine and unusual problems, articulating objectives and requirements, organizing programs and project approaches, and developing standards and guidelines.
• Exemplify passion for design excellence, authenticity, and trustworthiness.

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue targeted growth opportunities within the TOD market sector.
• Lead pursuits and develop winning strategies for new projects.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with regional transit agencies, client agencies, organizations, and peer/partner companies.
• Execute professional project work while also driving business development efforts to grow AECOM's portfolio.

Practice Building:

• Nurture a collaborative team environment, fostering innovation and excellence across all project phases.
• Provide thought leadership on key programs and global initiatives, setting the standard for design and technical quality.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of design and technical professionals within the team.
• Exhibit skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues, guiding projects to successful outcomes.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Architecture plus 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional License as Architect (RA, AIA) or Planner (AICP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in a leadership role with an Architecture, Engineering or consulting firm focused on Urban cities and transit-oriented projects.
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience as a proven rainmaker in the Design and Building industries, demonstrating exceptional work-winning capabilities and driving business growth as a key player in business development efforts.
• Strong relationships with regional transit agencies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong vision, voice, and work samples that demonstrate design excellence.
• Design/Build experience, DBIA certification.
• Proficiency in software: Revit, AutoCAD, MS Excel, and Word.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity now or in the future.
• Relocation is not available for this opportunity.
• Could be flexible on location within PA, NY, DC areas.

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 2024. 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.