Architectural Designer III

AECOM Buildings + Places Boston/New England’s architectural/building design practice includes aviation, transit, research/science, higher education and federal/state/local government projects.  It recently was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as second in 2025 revenue among Massachusetts firms, with growth in FY26 and projected for FY27. It is a dynamic, fast-paced design environment, client-focused and collaborative.  We are also a social studio that thrives on in-office and on-site collaboration and teamwork, dedicated to excellence in project delivery. We practice at the cutting edge of Revit and AI applications.  Design is a priority; recent projects are multiple-award winners. We regularly work with other AECOM practices nationally.For our Rocky Hill, CT office, AECOM is seeking a creative, experienced Designer or Architect III to help solve design and technical issues while leading task teams contributing to project delivery. Traditionally labelled “job captain” in the profession, a person in this role will support a local Project Manager and be involved in project development and deliverables from conceptual studies through full design and construction administration, as well as guiding others to follow best practices in the same. As part of diverse teams, this role will help organize and execute business development efforts, meet client goals, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards, in coordination with Project Managers, Lead Designers, Principals, BIM leaders, QA/QC reviewers and other practice leadership.Key Responsibilities:Leads and organizes architectural drawing sets across SD, DD, CD, and CA phases, meeting client/design/firm goals and deadlinesApplies industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles and technical capabilitiesHas a strong commitment to meeting responsibilities, plus a positive, helpful outlook and ideas to contribute to a teamPossesses strong skills acquired through advanced training, study and experienceUnder the direction of the Supervising Architect / Designer, completes assigned work independently and receives/applies general guidance and direction on new projects, tasks and prioritiesCoordinates the work with other disciplines  and other departments participating on an assigned project.Exercises independent judgement in determining how work is performed; reviews and approves conceptual designs as required.Proactively identifies and advocates for improvements to existing processes and proceduresExchanges information on sensitive matters and works to build consensus across teams and departmentsUnderstands stakeholders and builds relationships by meeting commitments, anticipating their needs and ensuring work results will have positive impactAdapts to new processes or changing assignments, and considers alternative approaches to complete workProvides guidance and training to junior team members, and proactively reports to project managers, principals, and lead designers.