Principal Architect, Science + Technology

Title: Principal Architect, Science + Technology 

Location: Texas (Houston or Dallas)

AECOM seeks a Science + Technology Regional Lead for our Buildings + Places leadership team to drive the growth of professional services related to our science and technology market. 

This leader will bring subject matter expertise in planning, design and delivery of innovative laboratory facilities, as well as a focus on business development and growth.

In this role, you will nurture a multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Engineers, Advisors Strategists and Consultants across the region and multiple offices, within a national and global community of experts committed to delivering efficient, equitable and inspiring science and technology projects. Our expectation is that this hire will be an effective ‘seller-doer’ responsible for executing professional project work, winning new work, cultivating client relationships, and growing AECOM’s portfolio of world-class science and technology work. This position is supported by our regional and national operational and technical teams, reporting to the U.S. West Regional Director of Growth, and collaborating with the Science + Tech Market leaders throughout the company.

About Us

AECOM Buildings + Places is a global, multi-disciplinary team of designers committed to connecting people and place. ​Our Science + Technology Market is a collective of design professionals, consultants and strategists recognized internationally for technical expertise that empowers our clients to succeed. By thinking and acting globally, we approach the market in a collaborative interdisciplinary collective and bring efficiency and elevated value to our clients who focus on science across many types of research and testing and by enhancing the innovations in science to make a better world.​

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.  

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving a commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

Core Responsibilities:

Design Leadership:

• Choreograph a multidisciplinary practice of design, technical, management, business development, and marketing/communications professionals.
• Lead and inspire junior and mid-level architectural and engineering staff within the company, as well as partner/sub-consulting design firms.
• Offer design creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving routine and unusual problems, articulating objectives and requirements, organizing programs and project approaches, and developing standards and guidelines.
• Exemplify passion for design excellence, authenticity, and trustworthiness.

Business Development:

• Lead pursuits and develop winning strategies for new projects.
• Initiate and maintain contacts with key clients, organizations, and peer/partner companies.
• Provide thought leadership on key programs and national initiatives.

Practice Building:

• Nurture a collaborative team environment, fostering innovation and excellence across all project phases.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of design and technical professionals within the team.
• Exhibit skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues, guiding projects to successful outcomes.