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Bechtel Corporation · 2 hours ago

Senior Architect

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, recognized for delivering impactful projects worldwide. The Senior Architect role involves supporting architectural design development for a nuclear power project in Poland, collaborating with various technical disciplines to ensure compliance with standards and contract requirements.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the architectural work for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications

Develops and interprets design criteria and specifications for complex architectural infrastructure. Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions

Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements

Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders

Prepares letters to vendors and clients

Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendations

Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations

Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups

Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations

When delegated, provides guidance to other architectural personnel for specific tasks or project-subgroups. Reviews and checks work of others as assigned

Qualification

Architectural design3D modeling softwareBuilding code complianceCost estimationProject coordinationTechnical assistanceProblem analysisMentoring

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates conceptual and detailed phases of the architectural work to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications

Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions

Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements

Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders

Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction, procurement, and other functional groups

Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations

When delegated, provides guidance to other architectural personnel for specific tasks or project-subgroups

Performs building code analyses and compliance, 3D modeling and renderings

Provides technical assistance to other Architectural personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards

Assist in constructability reviews

Prepares project designs and plans using 3D modeling software

Support construction by dispositioning field change requests and nonconformance reports

Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate architects and designers

Lead and/or participate in technical discussions with client, suppliers, construction, etc