Senior Architect

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Bechtel is seeking a Senior Architect to support design development of architectural designs for the project site, preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other architects, engineers and designers in a team environment. The role is located in Reston, Virginia.

• 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, including 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

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 design 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.

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may email their request to