Job Description

AECOM IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED AND TALENTED INTERMEDIATE TO SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICAL ARCHITECT TO JOIN OUR BUILDINGS + PLACES (B+P) BUSINESS LINE.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in laboratory (including vivarium) design for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, biomedical, or other research institutions. Basic knowledge of Biosafety design criteria as established by CDC pertaining to research and testing laboratory requirements and protocols. This position is to be based in either Columbus or Cleveland, candidate preference dependent.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  

• Work directly with AECOM laboratory planners, clients, scientists, researchers, and related end-users to develop laboratory design strategies at all levels of detail including new construction and renovations
• Offer and support laboratory technical design and detailing decisions that are in line with project goals and understands their impact on cost, construction, sustainability, and other factors
• Develop and oversee architectural drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details, etc.) and specifications for laboratory space documentation and construction
• Direct document production in accordance with identified project specific checklists, AECOM standards, and QA/QC standard program
• Provide or follow verbal and written instructions to revise, develop and produce plans, elevations, and details appropriately
• Anticipate and develop solutions to technical and design problems following established standards
• Oversee the construction administration of the laboratory spaces and associated systems
• Lead periodic project design meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress
• Promote firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across multiple AECOM offices

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in architecture or related field + 6 years relevant experience in programming, planning of laboratory and high-technology facilities.
• Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.
• Strong Lab Design, Revit and production skills
• Science & Technology experience essential
• Licensed as a Registered Architect

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree
• Ideally experience in the lab design role in an architectural design firm
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Related laboratory architectural design experience
• Working knowledge and skill set to guide discussions for laboratory room/space development in conjunction with equipment and other technical attributes
• Ability to work with end users to develop process flows, planning process and critical adjacency of research and laboratory rooms for optimum efficiency and flexibility
• Leadership experience, including managing client expectations, multi-disciplinary team, and meeting scope/schedule/budget
• Advanced knowledge of the architectural planning and design process, construction documentation, construction administration and code requirements
• Good sense of humor, and plays well with others

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in architecture or related field + 6 years relevant experience in programming, planning of laboratory and high-technology facilities.
• Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.
• Strong Lab Design, Revit and production skills
• Science & Technology experience essential
• Licensed as a Registered Architect

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree
• Ideally experience in the lab design role in an architectural design firm
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Related laboratory architectural design experience
• Working knowledge and skill set to guide discussions for laboratory room/space development in conjunction with equipment and other technical attributes
• Ability to work with end users to develop process flows, planning process and critical adjacency of research and laboratory rooms for optimum efficiency and flexibility
• Leadership experience, including managing client expectations, multi-disciplinary team, and meeting scope/schedule/budget
• Advanced knowledge of the architectural planning and design process, construction documentation, construction administration and code requirements

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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. 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.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

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.

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.

Join us and let’s get started.