Senior Architect
KBR, Inc.
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Job summary
KBR in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Architect to lead architectural design across industrial and infrastructure projects from concept through As-Built. You will coordinate interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process teams, ensure compliance with codes, review designs for quality and sustainability, and mentor junior staff.
In this role, you will drive BIM execution according to ISO 19650, implement AI-enabled design workflows, and support proposals with technical
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10+ years of architectural design experience in EPC, industrial, infrastructure, or related projects.
- Proven experience delivering multidisciplinary projects in the Middle East.
- Experience with large-scale industrial, ports, marine, utilities, and mixed-use developments is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver architectural design solutions across project Phases (Concept to As-Built).
- Produce technical reports, design briefs, specifications, shop drawings and design deliverables.
- Coordinate interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process and other disciplines.
- Ensure compliance with international codes, client requirements, procedures and project specs.
- Lead design reviews, site visits, and technical assessments for quality control.
- Mentor junior architects and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Support Civil, Structural and Infrastructure drawings for multidisciplinary projects.
- Prepare presentations, reports and documentation for clients and stakeholders.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!"
"The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals."
"KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!"
"The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals."
"KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!"
"The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals."
"KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
- Prepare and deliver architectural design solutions for a wide range of industrial and infrastructure projects throughout all project phases, including Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, IFC, and As-Built documentation.
- Produce high-quality technical reports, design briefs, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, material selections, contract documentation, and design deliverables.
- Coordinate architectural interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and other engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable international codes and standards, client requirements, company procedures, and project specifications.
- Review architectural designs for technical quality, constructability, cost-effectiveness, maintainability, and sustainability.
- Conduct design reviews, site visits, inspections, and technical assessments to verify compliance with design intent and quality standards.
- Lead and coordinate architectural activities across multidisciplinary project teams, including Global Delivery Centres where applicable.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior architects and designers, promoting continuous professional development.
- Support multidisciplinary projects by developing Civil, Structural and Infrastructure drawings.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, studies, and documentation for clients and project stakeholders.
- Support proposal development by preparing technical inputs, architectural methodologies, man-hour estimates, and commercial documentation.
- Ensure architectural deliverables are completed within approved budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
- Implement and maintain BIM execution strategies in accordance with ISO 19650 and project-specific BIM requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the KBR Quality Management System (QMS), Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) procedures, and applicable corporate policies.
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, contractor documentation, and construction deliverables to ensure compliance with approved designs.
- Attend client meetings, design workshops, technical reviews, and project progress meetings.
Senior Architect
Job Title: Senior Architect
Company: KBR
Location: Abudhabi
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Required Nationals Any
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!"
"The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals."
"KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
- Prepare and deliver architectural design solutions for a wide range of industrial and infrastructure projects throughout all project phases, including Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, IFC, and As-Built documentation.
- Produce high-quality technical reports, design briefs, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, material selections, contract documentation, and design deliverables.
- Coordinate architectural interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and other engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable international codes and standards, client requirements, company procedures, and project specifications.
- Review architectural designs for technical quality, constructability, cost-effectiveness, maintainability, and sustainability.
- Conduct design reviews, site visits, inspections, and technical assessments to verify compliance with design intent and quality standards.
- Lead and coordinate architectural activities across multidisciplinary project teams, including Global Delivery Centres where applicable.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior architects and designers, promoting continuous professional development.
- Support multidisciplinary projects by developing Civil, Structural and Infrastructure drawings.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, studies, and documentation for clients and project stakeholders.
- Support proposal development by preparing technical inputs, architectural methodologies, man-hour estimates, and commercial documentation.
- Ensure architectural deliverables are completed within approved budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
- Implement and maintain BIM execution strategies in accordance with ISO 19650 and project-specific BIM requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the KBR Quality Management System (QMS), Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) procedures, and applicable corporate policies.
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, contractor documentation, and construction deliverables to ensure compliance with approved designs.
- Attend client meetings, design workshops, technical reviews, and project progress meetings.
- Extensive experience delivering architectural design for industrial, infrastructure, oil & gas, energy, and EPC projects.
- Strong understanding of architectural design principles, building systems, sustainable design practices, and industrial facility planning.
- Experience throughout the complete project lifecycle, including Concept Design, FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement Support, Construction Support, and Close-out.
- Thorough knowledge of British Standards (BS), Eurocodes, International Building Code (IBC), NFPA, ISO standards, and applicable international architectural practices.
- Experience working with government authorities, developers, EPC contractors, and international clients.
- Strong knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes in accordance with ISO 19650.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple offices and Global Delivery Centres.
- Strong understanding of design quality assurance, constructability, value engineering, and risk management.
- Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainable, innovative, and technically sound architectural solutions.
- Experience working in the Middle East on industrial infrastructure and oil & gas projects.
- Experience with ports, harbours, marine facilities, utilities, and industrial infrastructure projects is advantageous.
- Knowledge of sustainable design principles and green building certification systems, including LEED, Estidama Pearl Rating System, and other applicable sustainability standards.
- Lead the adoption of AI-enabled architectural design workflows across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Review and validate AI-generated design outputs for technical accuracy, constructability, compliance, and quality.
- Integrate AI technologies into BIM execution plans, digital engineering processes, and project delivery workflows.
- Apply AI tools to automate repetitive design tasks, improve documentation quality, optimize design solutions, and support decision-making.
- Utilize AI for design optimization, code compliance research, risk identification, clash analysis, and project planning.
- Collaborate with Digital Engineering and BIM teams to implement AI-enabled solutions across EPC projects.
- Mentor project teams in the responsible, secure, and effective use of AI technologies.
- Promote continuous improvement through digital innovation, automation, and emerging AI technologies.
- Autodesk Revit
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Civil 3D (coordination)
- Navisworks Manage
- BIM Collaborate Pro
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- Autodesk Tandem
- Autodesk Forma
- 3ds Max
- Rhino
- Enscape
- Twinmotion
- Lumion
- D5 Render
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Bluebeam Revu
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Copilot
- ChatGPT (OpenAI)
- Adobe Firefly
- Midjourney (where permitted)
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Master's Degree preferred).
- Registered Architect or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable.
- Minimum 10+ years of architectural design experience within EPC, industrial, infrastructure, or oil & gas projects.
- Proven experience delivering multidisciplinary projects in the Middle East.
- Experience with large-scale industrial, infrastructure, ports, marine, utilities, and mixed-use developments is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing architectural teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
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