AECOM Canada’s Buildings + Places team (B+P Canada) is seeking a Principal Architect to join our team. This position is based out of our Ottawa or Montreal offices, with hybrid work options available. B+P Canada is a vibrant and growing transdisciplinary team spanning architecture, building engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for large public realm and infrastructure projects.In this role, the Principal Architect will primarily focus on leading exciting projects within the Science, Technology and Defence Research sectors.Why AECOM?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 and leave a sustainable legacy. 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 backbones of communities.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 Principal Architect will provide technical leadership in the delivery of very large architectural commissions (&gt;$200M construction values) including project management, design quality, and client relationships for the duration of the projects, acting as a dedicated principal-in-charge through active, hands-on management of the integrated consultant team.As a project leader, you will have overall control and accountability for the delivery of AECOM’s technical services, fostering a collaborative team environment and promote an integrated approach to delivering successful projects.  As a strategic collaborator, you will lead communications and coordination with various stakeholders, including clients, communities, authorities, contractors, trades, and other consulting professionals.  Major Responsibilities: <ul><li>Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top level professionals internally and with client personnel.</li><li>Actively engage in Business Development activities including presentations to current and potential clients as a technical expert.</li><li>Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have a far-reaching impact on extensive activities for architectural projects.</li><li>Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.</li><li>Interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.</li><li>Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represent the organization in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.</li><li>Apply advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.</li><li>Supervision received will be essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.  </li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; 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.

Principal Architect -  Science, Technology and Defence Research Sectors

AECOM Canada’s Buildings + Places team (B+P Canada) is seeking a Principal Architect to join our team. This position is based out of our Ottawa or Montreal offices, with hybrid work options available.&nbsp;B+P Canada is a vibrant and growing transdisciplinary team spanning architecture, building engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for large public realm and infrastructure projects.In this role, the Principal Architect will primarily focus on leading exciting projects within the Science, Technology and Defence Research sectors.Why AECOM?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 and leave a sustainable legacy. 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 backbones of communities.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:&nbsp;The Principal Architect will provide technical leadership in the delivery of very large architectural commissions (&gt;$200M construction values) including project management, design quality, and client relationships for the duration of the projects, acting as a dedicated principal-in-charge through active, hands-on management of the integrated consultant team.As a project leader, you will have overall control and accountability for the delivery of AECOM’s technical services, fostering a collaborative team environment and promote an integrated approach to delivering successful projects. &nbsp;As a strategic collaborator, you will lead communications and coordination with various stakeholders, including clients, communities, authorities, contractors, trades, and other consulting professionals. &nbsp;Major Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top level professionals internally and with client personnel.</li><li>Actively engage in Business Development activities including presentations to current and potential clients as a technical expert.</li><li>Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have a far-reaching impact on extensive activities for architectural projects.</li><li>Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.</li><li>Interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.</li><li>Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represent the organization in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.</li><li>Apply advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.</li><li>Supervision received will be essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. &nbsp;</li></ul>

Principal Architect - Science, Technology and Defence Research Sectors

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