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The Opportunity
In this role you will have the responsibility to :
- Function as a technical specialist or in a lead architectural role.
- With minimal supervision, apply advanced architectural techniques and analyses for problems and methods.
- Expand knowledge and skill set in area of discipline.
- May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and / or functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
Leading small production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
Actively coordinates with all other internal / external team members on moderately complex projects.Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances.Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on projects.Prepares a variety of complex architectural deliverables for larger or multiple projects.Prepares architectural calculations following standard methods and principles.Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.May offer other services to the clients.Additional Responsibilities
Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies.Assists in developing, maintaining and updating architectural standards.Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.Provides related guidance and direction to others.Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and / or materials selectionOversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for architectural work.Independently applies advanced techniques and analysis to problems and methods.Reviews lower-level architectural work or assignmentsOccasionally provides support to business development or pursuit activities.Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area.Typically supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges.Develops and applies advanced concepts and approaches to unique architectural problems.Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required.May participate in career planning, and learning and development.Implements resource management strategy.Administrative responsibilities may include office administration.Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup.Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs.May approve timesheets and expense reports.Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in RevitLicensed as a registered architectExperience with projects for the Federal Government including knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and UFGS specificationsBuilding effective teamsAdvanced knowledge of architectural design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned architectural disciplineIntermediate knowledge of other disciplinesAdvanced ability to interpret architectural deliverable content as assignedIntermediate industry knowledge and technology trendsIntermediate knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principlesIntermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administrationIntermediate knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal processIntermediate knowledge of management techniques and administrative practicesMinimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
Certifications
Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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