Architecture Manager

Company Description
**At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.**

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Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

**Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.**

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

**Job Description**:
AECOM’s growing Architectural Design practice Building & Places is currently seeking an **Architectural Manager** for immediate employment in the Kitchener office.

We are seeking someone passionate about architectural design, someone ambitious who is interested in advancing their career.

**Job Summary**:
The Kitchener Buildings + Places Team is a multi-disciplinary group consisting of 40 professionals across Architecture; Structural, Mechanical and Electrical engineering; and landscape disciplines.

The Architectural Team specifically, consists of 16 professionals currently working on projects mostly in public safety, commercial and municipal buildings. As a people manager, the Architectural Manager will be responsible for mentoring and guiding the team to success. In addition to design development and drawing review, the Architectural Manager will also be responsible client communication, consultant coordination, and contract administration.

The responsibilities of this position also include, but are not limited to:

- Perform as Senior Architect
- Maintain, develop and coordinate all aspects of the architectural practice
- Prepare creative, functional and innovative designs for clients
- Develop, manage and grow the architecture department
- Lead and manage a design team to produce fully coordinated architectural working drawings and project specifications
- Supervise and mentor within a team environment. Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced architects, designers and technical staff; provide direction to help others meet objectives
- Write and coordinate winning proposals, attract new clients and retain current clients as required
- Manage financial and cost control aspects of architectural led projects
- Meet with clients to discuss potential new work and/or review project requirements
- Collaborate with management on preparation of project proposals; oversee architectural development proposals and feasibility studies
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization
- Preparation of design and contract documents, document checking, conduct construction review and contract administration throughout the duration of a project
- Communicate with construction team to provide information and solve problems

**Qualifications**:
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
- Professional Architect, licensed with the OAA
- Eight (8+) years of architectural design experience of public safety, commercial and municipal buildings including experience managing projects and people.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Ten (10+) years of architectural design experience of public safety, commercial and municipal buildings, including experience managing projects and people
- Broad skills in all phases of project delivery
- Thorough knowledge of building systems and construction detailing
- Demonstrated strong creativity in design
- Exceptional technical knowledge o