Architect- Industrial Buildings Group

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm that is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the industrial sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage architectural design projects from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with safety codes and standards. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and design professionals, contributing to impactful projects that enhance communities. The company values diversity and provides a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about architecture and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of architecture experience with a focus on project design phases.
• Proficient in Revit and experienced in managing architectural teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage architectural design and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with various design engineers for complete building design.

Skills

Architectural Design

Code Analysis

Project Management

Specification Writing

Communication Skills

Value Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Advanced Technologies, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels and Energy, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS or Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing life safety and code analysis by reviewing codes and standards, coordinating related design items with Authority Having Jurisdiction, and communicating findings with the team.
• Manage the architectural design for the buildings, and ensure the project complies with Kiewit standards while maintaining budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural design engineers for complete building design.
• Support, inform, and advise the project team and client on the building design as it develops.
• Experience with specification writing.
• Assist in providing technical bid analysis reviews during the bid period and determining the practicality of submittals.
• Have experience with the value engineering process and provide alternative recommendations to the project team regarding project budgets and associated construction costs.
• Manage and maintain project schedules, direct and manage the architectural team.
• Familiar and confident in understanding the workflow required to estimate, bid, and construct buildings in an Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and Design-Build environment.
• Experience with checking and navigating 3D models for interferences and constructability.
• Experience with construction administration activities.
• Perform field work as required for project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture preferred
• At least 5 years of architecture experience.
• Experience with execution of all building project design phases from concept to construction.
• Experience with estimating support for construction projects is a plus.
• Understanding pre-engineered metal buildings for projects is a plus.
• Proficient in Revit preferred, Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Registered Architect with a current license preferred.
• NCARB Certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY: May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.