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Technical Director ( Head of Architecture)

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Work with Us. Change the World.

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

In the role of Head of Architecture, you will be required to be a highly experienced technical leader with full design, project management authority and accountability for larger, more visible and more complex projects. You will demonstrate exceptional competence and achievement over a sustained period in the Architecture field as well as possess technical excellence is critical to the success of the delivery of projects.

You will additionally source and follow up on business development leads and show consistent positive contributions to the region. You will supervise the work of others and conduct performance evaluations.

Additionally, you will possess superior leadership and initiative. You will demonstrate leadership to positively impact office morale, and mentor staff, as well as effectively promote the core values of the firm through consistently providing an example to staff.

Direct and lead towards ensuring integrated business delivery, optimization and sustainability of the Project Engineering and Management through their lifecycle.

Collaborate, interrogate and optimize business performance by working across internal functional teams Engineering, Project Management and Control, Contracts, HR and other stakeholders

Ensure that all commercial, technical and managerial decisions are fully compliant with AECOM good business practice, with particular emphasis on HSE matters, regulatory compliance; and providing input to strategy development and business planning.

Roles & Responsibilities -

Prepares and submits project status reports to the regional manager, business line and client
Confers with project team members to provide or obtain technical advice (e.g. on documentation levels, design details, and engineering details) and to resolve problems
Follows established business principles (e.g. business filters, etc.) to ensure projects meet all projected requirements
Assures projects are developed in accordance with the work plan and all applicable business procedures
Raises the operations level of awareness of potential risks which could affect the successful execution of the project
Coaches project team members for individual development purposes and to improve overall project team effectiveness
You shall be involved on Project delivery, Architecture Design, Quality Assurance, Technical knowledge, People management, Leadership guidance and Mentoring, co-ordination with Lead Offices, project cost control, assistance during estimation, recruitment, workload assessment and forecasting.
Exposure to work on International - design standards, construction technologies and digitization tools like BIM (Building Information Modeling), AutoCAD, Sketch up, Revit.
Well versed with the concept design development and complete architectural & constructional detailing, drawing package & coordination with different Lead offices along with understanding the needs & requirements of the Project and getting it executed.
Ensure the design process recognizes current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate.
Engage all the building & infrastructure specialists during the design development and review process.
Enrich experience in Project Coordination and Interface with ME, UK, US Canada & ANZ stakeholders.

Qualifications

Degree Qualified, M Arch, PHD
Experience in managing a design team and working in a multidisciplinary environment
Sound knowledge of Architecture design and documentation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong management skills and experience. Ability to gain client confidence and trust, through strong technical communication.
Excellent reputation as a seasoned professional for integrity and judgment that is beyond reproach
Strong executive presence with the ability to build immediate trust and respect
Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders, collaborative by nature with strong people skills
Strong business judgment to assess complex situations with multiple issues
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
Business acumen and entrepreneurship approach
An energetic and committed individual, with a hands-on approach.
An ability to solve problems, trouble-shoot when the situation demands.

Additional Information

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $
  • 4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

    Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

    You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

    You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together your growth and success are ours too.

    Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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