AtkinsRéalis
Aviation
SeniorAviationArchitect
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“Senior Aviation Architect at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Aviation architecture, Program management, Architectural delivery. Lead architectural program management. Assist architectural program management”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Registered Architect (RA), 10+ years professional experience, Significant aviation project experience, Experience delivering projects for large/medium hub airports, Understanding of complex stakeholder coordination, Proficiency in Revit, Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Nice to Have
Master's degree preferred, Experience on Denver International Airport (DEN) projects, Experience leading/supporting capital improvement programs, Familiarity with FAA guidelines, Familiarity with airport design standards, Familiarity with security driven design constraints, Proven ability to manage phasing, Proven ability to manage constructability, Proven ability to manage occupied facility challenges, LEED accreditation, Experience coordinating sustainability efforts, Experience coordinating certification efforts
What You'll Do.
Lead architectural program management
Assist architectural program management
Coordinate across projects
Coordinate across consultant teams
Serve in owner's representative role
Serve in oversight role
Review consultant deliverables
Contribute to planning airport facilities
Contribute to design airport facilities
Contribute to delivery airport facilities
Participate in programming
Participate in conceptual design
Apply knowledge of airport standards
Apply knowledge of FAA guidance
Apply knowledge of AHJ review processes
Contribute to schedule strategies
Contribute to budget strategies
Contribute to phasing strategies
Support client decision-making
Support scope development
Support stakeholder coordination
Develop Revit-based construction documents
Oversee Revit-based construction documents
Prepare bridging documents
Coordinate with airport staff
Coordinate with airlines
Coordinate with regulatory agencies
Coordinate with operators
Coordinate with subconsultants
Operate in stakeholder intensive environments
Facilitate collaboration
Facilitate issue resolution
Interface with clients
Support business development
Coordinate specifications
Support constructability decisions
Support phasing decisions
Support cost informed design decisions
Contribute architectural expertise to non-aviation projects
Apply architectural design fundamentals
Apply documentation fundamentals
Apply coordination fundamentals
Lead facility investigations
Support facility investigations
Lead site observations
Support site observations
Lead field documentation
Support field documentation
Adapt to evolving project assignments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multiple consultant teams; Stakeholder intensive environments; Client decision-making; Stakeholder coordination; Airport staff coordination; Airline coordination; Regulatory agency coordination; Operator coordination; Subconsultant coordination
Communication Scope
Technical writing; Presentation; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Program management, Capital programs, Multi-project portfolios, Long-term owner programs, Schedule strategies, Budget strategies, Phasing strategies
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## **Overview** AtkinsRéalis is seeking a **_Senior Aviation Architect_** to support complex airport programs and other long‑term capital initiatives in our Denver, CO office. While aviation is a focus, the ideal candidate is a **well‑rounded senior architect** capable of contributing across multiple market sectors as project needs evolve. This role is well suited to a candidate with experience spanning **planning, design, documentation, and coordination** , and who is motivated to continue developing their aviation expertise over time. Initial assignments may include **multi‑year architectural program support for airport owners** , including owner’s representative responsibilities, architectural design oversight, bridging documents and coordination of multiple consultant design teams. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of **architectural delivery within complex, regulated environments** , along with the **adaptability, technical breadth, and collaborative mindset** needed to support a diverse architectural practice. ## **Your role** * Lead or assist with architectural program management for large capital programs, coordinating across multiple projects and consultant teams. * Serve in an owner’s representative or oversight role, reviewing consultant deliverables for quality, consistency, and alignment with program standards. * Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of airport facilities, including terminals, concourses, renovations, and phased upgrades in active operational environments. * Participate in programming and conceptual design, balancing operational, technical, and architectural objectives. * Apply knowledge of airport standards, FAA guidance, and AHJ review processes, with continued development of aviation expertise. * Contribute to schedule, budget, and phasing strategies across multi-project or multi-year efforts. * Support client decision-making, scope development, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring
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