Technical Director - Design Management

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The Technical Director – Design Management provides strategic leadership and technical direction across a complex project and multidisciplinary teams. This role is responsible for advancing the company’s technical capabilities, mentoring talent, and ensuring the delivery of innovative, high-quality design solutions. The Technical Director operates as a recognized expert within their discipline, contributing to business growth, technical excellence, and client satisfaction.

The role is for a specific project providing design advisory services for a highly confidential project within our business. The successful candidate will be an established architect with experience in different building typologies with specific experience in Academic University campus projects. The following tasks provide an outline of the main tasks to be undertaken:

• Stakeholder Coordination - Coordinate with the Client’s Team stakeholders to schedule technical meetings and workshops, where required.

• Report status updates, progress, and issues to management and the assigned PMO.

• Contribute to Weekly PMC Reports.

• Review Payment Certificates submitted by the LDC and provide percentage completion assessments.

• Regular coordination with local design consultant and design advisory team to monitor progress of delivery, identify inputs required from other stakeholders, support in providing information to allow design to continue.​

• Twice-weekly design development workshops with the LDC to review progress and monitor ongoing compliance with end-user requirements.​

• Attend presentations conducted by LDC and Design Team. Provide feedback during presentations on design related matters.​

• Review design stage submissions, prepare mark-ups and Comments Resolution Sheet for submission, review and monitor revision with LDC and Design Team. Comments to include Constructability and Safety in Design. Final Technical Review & Advice (incl. Client requirements compliance, Constructability, Value Engineering & Safety in Design). reviews and recommendation for Client’s approvals.

• Issue design review comments to the LDC in coordination with the assigned PMO.

• Attend programming / procurement workshops with Contractor / Design Team, provide technical input where required to align with Client’s requirements.​

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
• Valid professional architecture license
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in architectural design, with a focus on retail and hospitality projects
• Proven track record in leading and managing large-scale, complex architectural projects
• Strong portfolio demonstrating innovative and successful retail and hospitality designs
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams
• Proficiency in architectural software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp

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. 

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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.