AECOM · Chicago
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AECOM ’s Great Lakes Buildings + Places team is seeking an experienced and visionary Architecture Team Lead-Part-Time to oversee and guide the Great Lakes architectural team in delivering innovative, high-quality, client-focused design solutions. This role requires a dynamic leader who combines design excellence, technical expertise, and strong project management skills to ensure the successful execution of architectural projects across a variety of market sectors. The Architecture Team Lead will play a critical role in managing multidisciplinary projects, providing technical leadership, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project excellence. This role is a hybrid position located in Chicago, IL.
AECOM is a globally recognized architecture and engineering design firm whose diverse, creative teams deliver positive impact to millions of people worldwide. We operate collaboratively across business lines and regions, trusted to deliver some of the most complex projects on the planet. Our Client Promise - excellence, innovation, measurable value - reflects our dedication to understanding needs, exceeding expectations, and achieving shared goals, grounded in integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
About the Great Lakes Buildings + Places Team
With offices in Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Minneapolis, the Great Lakes practice is one of the fastest growing and highest-performing B+P practices in AECOM’ s West Region. We offer a full suite of services: architecture, interiors, building systems and structural engineering, urbanism and planning (including landscape), workplace transformation, advisory services, technology solutions, and digital delivery - and serve as a Center of Excellence for many of these disciplines.
We work in a collaborative model across the West Region with other B+P practices, as well as with AECOM’s Transportation, Water, Environment and Advisory business lines to support vertical infrastructure and comprehensive solutions. Our practice supports a diverse portfolio of local, national, and global clients across the private, public, and federal sectors, delivering impactful projects in the Public (Non-Federal), Cultural and Civic, Commercial, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Transit, Aviation, and Federal markets. Most clients are repeat partners, recognizing our service model and outcomes as excellent. Recognized by over 45 design awards in the past five years, we aim to be the design firm of choice for clients and the employer of choice for diverse, best-in-class talent - doing the work that matters.
Recent/ongoing projects include: Corporate Headquarters Interior Fit-Out, Milwaukee County Courthouse; Interior Fit-Outs for National Financial Client; City of Chicago Joint Police and Training Center Emergency Medical Services Addition; Lake County Convention Center.
What You’ll Do
The Architecture Team Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering design excellence, driving project performance, and developing high-performing teams. This role balances hands-on design leadership with people management, client engagement, and business outcomes—supporting practice growth, profitability, and long-term client relationships in alignment with regional and national objectives.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Team & Practice Leadership
Client & Business Engagement
Project Delivery
Financial & Contract Management
Industry Engagement
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
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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.