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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Architect/Design Manager for various exciting Residential and Industrial Projects throughout Belgium.

The primary responsibilities will be to manage and coordinate projects and programs in Belgium and to ensure localisation of design delivered by the AECOM design hubs located in different countries across Europe.

To cultivate and maintain client relationships, oversee and lead multiple projects through all phases of design, and actively lead the design process for these clients and opportunities.

Within this role you will work with local and global leadership to ensure a coordinated effort to support business development endeavours. Key duties include:

• Ensure the localization of the project, interpretation of legislation and code compliance.

• Provide design directions to the project teams and control design quality.

• Coordinate remote design teams and / or local partners design input;

• Oversee the design process and work with team members to ensure that the clients stated mission and vision are infused into the design of the project at all stages.

• Manage the permitting process together with our in-house environmental team;

• Be responsible for financial management of the project, ensure key deadlines are met and staff are working together effectively.

• Responsible of resource planning across projects and programs;

• Assist in recruiting and building a fit for purpose team connected to the pipeline of opportunities.

• Incorporate our ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) strategy into the way we design

• Deliver against all health and safety metrics and implement safety in design best practices.

• Administer AECOM contracts and ensure compliance with company procedures and project compliance to all local codes, standards and building/construction regulations.

• Play a key role in client and government relationship management and ensure high quality design standards in our delivery.

• Support the business line lead and business development team in project pursuits.

• Define scope from initial project information and support preparation of associated fee proposals, schedules, work plans and additional design service requests as required.

• Maintain and cultivate existing client relationships, including introduction of firm leadership.

• Build and strengthen connections with clients on a day-to-day basis through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, values and goals.

• Actively engage with other AECOM Business Lines in Benelux or outside Benelux and foster collaboration.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Architecture

• Registration in the Belgian Ordre des Architects is required

• 5+ years related experience

• Experience in local permitting procedures

• Experience in construction site supervision and follow-up

• Fluent in Dutch or French and English

• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit

• Ability to write specifications is a plus

• Must be detail oriented, thorough, well-organized and effectively manage time

• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy; willingness to work with multiple teams on a variety of initiatives

• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with a sense of urgency

• Outstanding oral communication, written and presentation skills

• Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills

• Willing to travel frequently to project sites across Belgium and to AECOM design hub sites across Europe

• Looking for a full time employment contract

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10115351

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Design

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Belgium BV