Senior Architect - Federal

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.  
Req Id : 113981 
Opportunity Type : Staff 
Relocation eligible : Yes 
Full time/Part time : Full-Time  
Project Only Hire : No 
Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black and VeatchBlack & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. The Opportunity
In this role you will have the responsibility to:  

Function as a technical specialist in a lead architectural role.  

Independently develop and apply advanced architectural techniques, concepts and approaches to unique architectural problems. 

Expand knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. 

Serve as a technical specialist providing knowledge and expertise.

Requirements

• 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 11 year related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• 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. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Revit
• Licensed as a registered architect
• Experience with projects for the Federal Government including knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and UFGS specifications
• Building effective teams
• Advanced knowledge of architectural design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned architectural discipline
• Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines
• Advanced ability to interpret architectural deliverable content as assigned
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
• Intermediate knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
• Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration
• Working knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimating
• Intermediate knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process
• Intermediate knowledge of management techniques and administrative practices

Responsibilities

• Lead larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
• Prepares a variety of complex architectural deliverables for larger or multiple projects.
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for architectural work.
• Prepares architectural calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Independently apply advanced techniques and analysis problems and methods.
• 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 moderately complex projects
• May offer other services to the clients
• 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 selection
• Oversees 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 assignments
• May provide 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 processes, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
• May participate in career planning, and learning and development
• Implement 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

Benefits

• Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities.
• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level