Associate - Architecture

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership:
  • Lead and manage the theming engineering and construction process of the theme park.
  • Ensure that all architecture projects align with the company’s vision, operational requirements, and guest experience goals.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and creative teams to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Design Management:
  • Develop and implement architectural designs that enhance the park's thematic elements, functionality, and guest experience.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and zoning regulations.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with creative directors, engineers, and planners to bring concepts to life.
  • Lead theming teams and supervise consultants, including architects, designers, and structural engineers.
  • Provide mentorship and development opportunities for the supervision team.
• Project Execution:
  • Oversee the construction and installation phases, ensuring quality control and adherence to the design intent.
  • Address any architectural issues that arise during construction, providing solutions in a timely manner.
  • Conduct site visits to ensure that work is progressing as planned.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and marketing, to ensure architectural projects support the broader business objectives.
  • Present architectural plans and progress updates to senior leadership and executives.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 20+ years of experience in architectural design, with a significant portion in large-scale entertainment, theme parks, or resort projects.
  • Proven track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept through completion.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and ADA requirements.
  • Proficiency in architectural design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp).
  • Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications: Licensed Architect preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative thinker with a passion for design and innovation.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary with benefits package, including health, retirement, and potential bonuses based on performance.

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 $14.4 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.