Project Architect – Social Infrastructure + Transit

Job Description

Project Architect – Social Infrastructure + Transit

Shape Cities. Shape Communities. Shape the Future.

At AECOM Buildings + Places, we plan, design and deliver some of the most complex buildings and infrastructure in Canada, helping realize our firm’s vision of a world where infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Our Calgary studio is seeking a Project Architect to act as the driving force of transdisciplinary teams delivering work for our Social Infrastructure and Transit Market Sectors. These sectors are rapidly expanding across Alberta and British Columbia with core clients that span municipal, provincial and federal governments; First Nations; and transit agencies. We are also gradually expanding our portfolio in sports, higher education and health care. We serve our clients by bringing together the best people, ideas and technical expertise to help transform our client’s ambitions into action.

This opportunity is more than a job – it is a chance to help leverage AECOM’s existing architectural practices in BC, Saskatchewan and Ontario to service new markets and clients in Alberta and the surrounding region. As a visible project leader, you will have a career-defining opportunity to build a collaborative practice that makes a tangible impact on how communities live, move, and thrive. This position is to fill an existing position within the team.

Why Join Us?

Cultivate a Career without Limits: As a large, multi-national corporation, there are limitless opportunities for career growth at AECOM. As our successful applicant, you will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and control of architectural commissions from inception through completion. Project typologies include but are not limited to:

• master plans for public sector campuses
• public safety + justice facilities
• municipal operations + workplace centres
• First Nations administration, operations, health care and recreation buildings
• laboratory buildings and clean rooms
• municipal, Provincial and National parks amenity buildings
• transportation infrastructure including transit stations, bridges and underpasses
• transit and transportation operations and maintenance facilities

Foster and Promote Creativity: Apply your genuine excitement, enthusiasm, and creativity for public sector buildings that help drive user and employee wellness, satisfaction and productivity. Work on challenging assignments where design excellence is achieved by combining complex building engineering systems with architecture that “solves multiple problems at once.” Through your strong technical capabilities, you can help AECOM build large-scale infrastructure that is contextual, well considered and “just fits” within the surrounding community.

Quality from Proposal through Completion: Secure your own future by developing winning ideas that capture the imagination of our clients at the proposal stage. You will then direct projects from inception through completion and may serve as the Authenticating Professional on deliverables. As a leader, you will guide the team to drive quality, scope, budget, and schedule, while meeting our client's expectations and AECOM’s Client Promise.

Work Nationally: Apply your interests and abilities across Canada – our team brings the best people forward based on best-fit for the project rather than selecting based on geographic location. Our Calgary studio collaborates on projects throughout British Columbia, Alberta, the prairies and Ontario.

Collaborate and Mentor: As Project Architect, it is your responsibility to not only lead architectural design but also coordinate building and site disciplines to deliver fully integrated design solutions at every milestone. Through your leadership skills, you help dissolve siloes alongside the Project Manager and Project Principal to foster a high-performing, positive and collaborative studio culture.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

In your cover letter, CV, portfolio and possible interview, identify your skills and capabilities in the following areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or related field focusing on building design along with six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Highlight any academic achievements, scholarships, and awards.

Registered Professional:

• Registered Architect in Alberta and/or British Columbia.

Preferred Qualifications:

Leadership:

• Proven track record in managing both people and projects at all stages, direct staff, and coordinate consultants.
• History of mentoring staff, junior professionals or volunteer activities that develop leadership skills.

Client-Centric:

• Demonstrated experience transforming client ambitions into project execution.

Project Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive professional public sector building experience, with a focus on the project typologies listed above.

Technical Excellence:

• Proven abilities in technical design, report writing, and winning proposals.
• Demonstrate preparation of high quality contract documents, specifications, cost estimates, change orders and site inspections.
• Highlight any specialized training, design awards, publications or public presentations that attest to your design expertise.

Software Proficiency:

• Provide evidence of using technology to deliver technical excellence (ie. Autodesk Revit and CAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office and 3D modeling and rendering applications such as Rhino 3D, Enscape or others.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.