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Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Transit Lead Architect to join our team in Alexandria, VA . Under limited supervision, the ideal candidate for this position applies technical proficiency to solutions for architectural problems and the coordination of related project activities. This position also supports Business Development and presentation efforts in securing and advancing new projects.
Your role
- Ability to provide superior architectural team leadership, interact with senior management and play a decisive leadership role in vertical transit projects
- Ability to make timely design and technical decisions in a collaborative manner while seeking advice of peers and supervisors.
- Ability to present oneself professionally to clients as well as maintain a 'seller-doer' approach. Ability to routinely interface with clients and keep client properly informed.
- Ability to perform programming, planning and other conceptual design activities.
- Develop designs and sketches to be input into Revit-based construction documents as well as direct a project team to do the same.
- Demonstrated past ability to lead production of project documents through all stages of design and construction.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and lead a project team to produce a complete set of construction documents. Ability to perform QC review for design & red-line documents for production staff in BlueBeam or using another digital format.
- Ability to coordinate with sub-consultants and other disciplines and mentor junior staff to do the same.
- Ability to perform QC review and contribute needed information to a specification writer.
- Ability to create organized Exhibits in BlueBeam and PowerPoint for client and team review.
- Ability to direct & perform (if required) site observation and field work including site investigations, existing facility inventory and field measured documentation.
- Provide Project Managers with status reports of progress on architectural documents.
- Ability to complete assignments efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner. and self-perform quality control on work prior to publication.
- Communicate regularly with the team and stay within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned.
- Ability to maintain and coordinate project BIM model and strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes, TAS, ADAAG, FEDERAL and STATE compliance requirements and have experience with code reviews processes.
- Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and achieve a consensus.
- Ability to consults product manufacturers, to evaluate, and obtain accurate cost information and select materials, and inspect architectural features in the field.
- Understanding of building materials and construction methods.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
- Initiate tasks independently and follow through for delivery as needed.
- Ability to analyze information and propose effective solutions on own initiative.
- Ability to create basic and informative 3D models in BIM or another digital format.
- Possess an Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for career advancement.
- Resume with a large variety of project types both in size and complexity a plus.
- Performs such other duties as the Supervisor determine necessary to support the Architecture Practice.
Location
Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-157590
Salary range
-
About you
- Bachelor'S or master's degree in architecture required.
- Candidate must hold a Maryland Architect license.
- LEED AP or other sustainability certification or desire to obtain within first 6 months of hire is a plus.
- Minimum 15-20 years of relevant work experience to include all phases of architectural drafting, detailing, and assisting with the coordination of consultants.
- Experience coordinating multi discipline work for complex architectural engineering projects.
- Experience directing work effort of junior staff to develop project documentation and manage project deliverables.
- The position requires working expertise in BIM/Revit but is not a production orientated position.
- Advanced knowledge of building systems and experience in implementation of various building systems and project types such as (aviation, rail, transit, commercial, education).
- Advanced knowledge of building systems and experience in Transit and also implementation of various building systems and project types such as (aviation, rail, commercial, education) is a plus.
- Ability to provide superior architectural team leadership, interact with senior management and play a decisive leadership role in vertical transit projects.
- Ability to make timely design and technical decisions in a collaborative manner while seeking advice of peers and supervisors.
- Ability to present oneself professionally to clients as well as maintain a 'seller-doer' approach. Ability to routinely interface with clients and keep client properly informed.
- Ability to complete assignments efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner. and self-perform quality control on work prior to publication.
- Ability to perform programming, planning and other conceptual design activities.
- Demonstrated past ability to lead production of project documents through all stages of design and construction.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and lead a project team to produce a complete set of construction documents. Ability to perform QC review for design & red-line documents for production staff in BlueBeam or using another digital format.
- Ability to coordinate with sub-consultants and other disciplines and mentor junior staff to do the same.
- Ability to perform QC review and contribute needed information to a specification writer.
- Ability to create organized Exhibits in BlueBeam and PowerPoint for client and team review.
- Ability to direct & perform (if required) site observation and field work including site investigations, existing facility inventory and field measured documentation.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
- Initiate tasks independently and follow through for delivery as needed.
- Ability to analyze information and propose effective solutions on own initiative.
- Ability to create basic and informative 3D models in BIM or another digital format.
- Ability to maintain and coordinate project BIM model and strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes, TAS, ADAAG, FEDERAL and STATE compliance requirements and have experience with code reviews processes.
- Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and achieve a consensus.
- Ability to consults product manufacturers, to evaluate, and obtain accurate cost information and select materials, and inspect architectural features in the field.
- Understanding of building materials and construction methods.
- Possess an Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for career advancement.
- Resume with a large variety of project types both in size and complexity a plus.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $118,200- $197, 000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here .
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