Senior Architect

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

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Project Overview

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data centre, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide expertise related to all aspects of architectural work on large complex projects with unique requirements such as semiconductor fabrication plant and data center facilities. You will prepare discipline estimates and work plans, prepare, supervise, review, coordinate, and approve design and construction documents. Your recommendations for resolving complex issues will help ensure client satisfaction for the project's technical aspects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, and the desire to innovate designs as well as architecture work processes and be fully engaged during the procurement and construction phases of the project to maintain the Architectural integrity and design intent of the assets. This is a full time position, which may be designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and reviews architectural work on large and complex projects.
• Leads interdisciplinary coordination with engineering disciplines, design entities, clients, and functional groups, including Procurement, Construction, Estimating, and Contracts.
• Manages architectural scope, staffing, job hours, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Coordinates architectural work performed by consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other design entities and provides technical support during construction.
• Prepares scopes of work, technical requirements, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and other documentation supporting procurement and project execution.
• Applies advanced knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, standards, design criteria, and performance requirements.
• Reviews and approves key architectural deliverables, including drawings, specifications, supplier documents, work packages, and change orders.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship while fostering collaboration, communication, innovation, and professional development.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A recognized Bachelor of Architecture degree, from an accredited college or university with an overall experience of at least 15 years.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of architectural design, production techniques, building materials, and construction methods
• Understand technical issues related to selection of design strategies, features and unique architectural design requirements.
• Knowledge of precedents, principles and practices of related engineering design methods
• Possess working knowledge of Autodesk design suite (Revit, AutoCAD) and proficiency in model viewing software (e.g. Autodesk Navisworks) to navigate the 3D model for review, coordination, and guidance of physical model development decisions. Leads formal and informal 3D model reviews.
• Familiar with discipline-specific design workflows and impacts to discipline productivity, schedule, budget, and staffing plans.
• Broad knowledge of the building industry, regulatory standards as well as International Design Codes and Standards.
• Highly skilled in oral and written communication and graphic presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead and work within a diverse multicultural environment.
• Experienced with identifying sustainability requirements and managing their integration into the design and the construction of various buildings
• Licensed architect in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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