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AECOM Programming & Planning Architect in Los Angeles, California
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Programming and Planning Architect focused on supporting our Federal projects to be based in one of our Southern California offices. We are open to this person being seated in our Orange, San Diego or Los Angeles office.
About Buildings + Places:
Our Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism and planning (inclusive of landscape design), strategy + (workplace consulting), economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management. This diverse team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create. Our Southern California practice focuses on the Federal, Science and Technology, Higher Education and Healthcare market sectors. We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.
Job Summary/Responsibilities:
As a Federal Programming and Planning Architect at AECOM, you will play a pivotal role in leading architectural programming and planning efforts for federal projects. Working within a dynamic and interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet federal requirements and objectives.
Responsibilities:
Architectural Programming: Lead the development of comprehensive programming documents that outline project requirements, objectives, and spatial needs. Conduct site assessments, occupancy studies, and user interviews to inform programming decisions.
Interior Design Test-Fits: Include collaborative and close coordination with interior design practice for concept design that include approved furniture test-fit solutions for a fully validated program.
Interdisciplinary Coordination: Working with a inter-disciplinary team to provide a concept designs that are coordinated design approach.
Strategic Planning: Develop strategic architectural plans and design concepts aligned with federal guidelines, policies, and sustainability objectives. Ensure that proposed designs integrate with the client's mission and operational requirements.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with federal regulations, building codes, and industry standards relevant to architectural design and planning. Ensure that projects adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and certification requirements.
Budget Management: Assist in establishing project budgets and cost estimates based on programming and planning requirements. Monitor project expenditures and financial performance to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints and client expectations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with federal clients, agencies, and project stakeholders. Facilitate collaborative discussions and workshops to gather input, feedback, and consensus on project goals and priorities.
Design Oversight: Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the design development process. Review architectural drawings, specifications, and models to ensure compliance with project requirements and design intent.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with architectural programming and planning activities. Develop proactive mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address issues and minimize project disruptions.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of project activities, decisions, and milestones. Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and documentation for internal review and client presentations.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or a related field
6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Architectural Licensure or Professional Engineer
Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in architectural programming, planning, and design, with at least 4 recent years of that focus having been on federal projects.
Proficiency in architectural software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong understanding of federal guidelines, building codes, and sustainability standards.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organizational levels.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future
Relocation assistance for talent in the United States is available for this position
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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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 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.
ReqID: J10110096
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: Hybrid