Senior Project Architect - Jobs in Ottawa

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Job DescriptionAECOM Buildings + Places, AECOM’s Architectural business unit, is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join our team. This position is based out of our Ottawa office, with hybrid work options available. AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, all the building’s engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for design and infrastructure projects. Project assignments may include, although not limited to: Transit and Municipal, Commercial, and Institutional projects, Justice, Education and Government.In this role, the Senior Architect will primarily focus on exciting projects within the Science, Technology and Defence space.Why AECOMAt AECOM, we are not just shaping skylines; we are shaping the future. Our projects redefine landscapes and set new benchmarks in design innovation. As a company striving for world-class excellence, AECOM is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions that resonate with community values and sustainability. We are seeking a Senior Design Architect who will champion our ethos of collaborative innovation and spearhead projects that leave a lasting impact on public safety and justice infrastructure throughout the nation.We are on the lookout for a who is not only a visionary in architecture but also a leader who inspires and drives excellence. This is your opportunity to be part of a global firm that is committed to transforming the world we live in.AECOM is where design and innovation meet. We are a melting pot of ideas, cultures, and expertise, all driven by the desire to enhance community living. Join us, and be a part of a team that values professional growth, creative freedom, and the chance to contribute to projects that are more than just buildings—they are the heartbeats of communities.If you are ready to ascend to new heights in your career and leave a mark on the world, AECOM is your launchpad. We are excited to welcome a new leader into our fold—one who will help us continue to pioneer change and inspire the next generation of architectural excellence.Join AECOM, where your vision has the power to become the world’s reality. We are not just building structures; we are building a brighter future for all.Job Summary: The Senior Architect will provide leadership in project management, design, and business development. In the project leader role, you will foster a collaborative team environment and promote an integrated approach to delivering successful projects.As a strategic collaborator, you will communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders, including clients, communities, authorities, contractors, trades, and other consulting professionals.Within an integrated team environment, you will lead projects, and project pursuits/opportunities, at multiple scales, and work with market sector leadership to expand the public safety and justice portfolio, including, police, paramedic, fire, courthouse, and correctional facilities.As a result, the core responsibilities include project management, design, and business development.Project specific security clearance will be a requirement.This position offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Major Responsibilities:

• Design leadership to produce creative, functional, and innovative designs for Institutional, Public Safetyamp; Justice clients from concept to close-out
• Manage projects throughout design
• Lead and prepare design and contract documents, facilitate document coordination, ensure quality review, provide construction review, and administer contracts
• Develop and promote design excellence standards
• Business Development (marketing, proposal development, fee preparation)
• Maintain technical quality standards
• Advocate for collaboration and integrated design
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Support the construction administration team
• Work on multiple projects in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment