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AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

Lead Architect

Architectural DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKaiserslautern, GermanyNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in architecture is required.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience after a master's or diploma qualification as an architect in service phases 1–5, including at least 5 years in phases 3–4 and 3 additional years in phase 5.
  • Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing architecture projects in the German market is required.
  • Good knowledge of German building regulations and environmental requirements is required.
  • Experience implementing sustainable architectural solutions is required.
  • Interest in digital construction processes and planning methods, particularly Revit and BIM Collaboration, is required.
  • Fluent German and English language skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Own comprehensive planning and budget responsibility for architectural planning.
  • Lead the architectural discipline as a sub-project within general planning projects.
  • Plan, coordinate, and realize architecture projects from design through completion, including detailed planning.
  • Develop innovative, sustainable, and aesthetically appealing architectural solutions within the defined schedule and cost framework.
  • Collaborate proactively with clients, engineers, contractors, and other specialists.
  • Monitor compliance with German and, where required, international building regulations and environmental requirements.
  • Lead project teams and monitor work quality, generally with teams working across offices or internationally.
  • Perform cost estimates and cost calculations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading a planning team and experience in project management.
  • Creativity and the ability to develop and implement innovative architectural solutions.
  • A German planning submission authorization is desirable or may be pursued.
  • A methodical, independent, and committed working style.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse specialists, particularly internationally.

About the Company

AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that provides a wide range of services, including architecture, design, construction management, engineering, environmental services, and program management, to government agencies, private companies, and non-profits. Its work centers on managing and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and operation, with fees tied to the project type and scope. Unlike firms with a narrower focus, AECOM offers end-to-end support across transportation, buildings, cities, and overall infrastructure, combining technical expertise with project oversight and sustainability considerations. The company aims to improve the world by enhancing natural and social systems, promoting equity and inclusion, and driving responsible, lasting outcomes for communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1990

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