AtkinsRéalis

Aviation

SeniorAviationArchitect

$100–166k Denver, Colorado, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Aviation Architect at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Aviation architecture, Program management, Architectural delivery. Lead architectural program management. Assist architectural program management”

Industry & Context.

Aviation

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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