Architectural Lead - Office Start up and Industrial Buildings

Kiewit; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is initiating a new architectural office in Dallas, TX, and seeks an Architectural Lead to launch and build the team, establish standards, and drive EPC-aligned design excellence for industrial facilities. The role starts remotely, shifting to full office leadership as the location matures, with a focus on staffing, culture, and constructible design.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years leading multi-discipline projects in A/E or GC environments, strong Revit/BIM skills, and proven ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in architecture from NAAB-accredited program.
• Professional licensure required in TX.
• 10+ years of architectural experience with industrial facilities or technically complex buildings using pre-engineered metal buildings and stick-built steel systems.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience leading teams and managing multi-discipline projects in a matrixed environment for Design/Build, EPC, and PDB contracts.
• Experience with estimating/quantity takeoffs, procurement packages, bid review and vendor selection.
• Strong proficiency with Revit/BIM and integrated design workflows.
• Ability to work remotely during startup phase and transition into office leadership.
• Excellent leadership, emotional intelligence, and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to build processes, teams, and operational structure from the ground up.
• Experience with standing up projects, milestone schedules, and detailed work plans.

Responsibilities

• Office startup & leadership: establish and grow a new architecture office, staffing strategy, workflows, culture, and processes.
• Project & technical leadership: lead architectural design for industrial buildings from concept through IFC deliverables and coordinate with all engineering disciplines.
• Client & stakeholder engagement: act as primary architectural contact for clients and internal leadership, support proposal development and planning.
• Operational & business support: assist budgeting, staffing forecasts, schedules, resource planning, and drive standards and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Revit/BIM

Client-facing

Staff development

Project management

Education

NAAB-accredited degree

TX licensure

Job description

Architectural Lead - Office Start up and Industrial Buildings

Location: Dallas, TX, US

Requisition ID: 182332

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

If you are viewing this position from other websites, we recommend you apply online directly to the position and complete an online application at our website at the following link: www.kiewitjobs.com

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Architectural Lead to launch, build, and oversee a new architecture office supporting our growing Industrial market in Dallas, Texas. This role begins remote, transitioning into full office leadership as the location is established. The Architectural Lead will serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for the office, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and drive architectural excellence across industrial building projects including manufacturing, power, water/wastewater, data centers, and other technically complex facilities.

This is a strategic leadership role for a proven self-starter who thrives in building teams, shaping culture, and delivering high-quality, constructible design solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (KAE) delivers fully integrated design and engineering solutions for some of North America’s most complex and high visibility infrastructure, energy and building programs. Working hand in hand with Kiewit’s construction operations, the group provides coordinated Progressive Design Build (PDB), Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) and other alternative delivery models, that reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and drives innovative, cost-effective outcomes.

Powered by a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and designers, KAE focuses on creating high performance, sustainable facilities across key growth markets including Power, Industrial, Nuclear, Federal, Aviation, Mission Critical, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, and Commercial Buildings. The team supports sophisticated projects in sectors such as government, nuclear, transportation/transit and education, delivering scalable, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client’s operational, regulatory, and long-term needs.

Location

This position will be located in our Dallas Texas office, but initially may be worked remotely from the Dallas region as the office is being established. We desire candidates locally in that area.

Responsibilities

Office Startup & Leadership

• Establish and grow a new architecture office, including staffing strategy, workflows, culture, and operational processes.
• Serve as the office POC for internal partners, clients, and leadership.
• Build a high-performing architectural team aligned with Kiewit’s EPC model and constructability-driven approach.
• Implement Kiewit architecture standards, QA/QC processes and best practices.

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead architectural design for industrial buildings from concept through IFC deliverables.
• Oversee system selection, code compliance, building layout, and coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams.
• Ensure designs meet project goals, contractual requirements, and constructability expectations.
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Ensure KAE standards and processes are followed and provide insight into new standards and process improvements for new building types.
• Direct and mentor architects, designers, and BIM specialists across multiple projects.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development guidance.
• Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented environment that supports project success.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary architectural contact for clients, partners, and internal project leadership.
• Support proposal development, project planning, and early design strategy.
• Represent the architecture discipline in meetings, reviews, and cross-functional coordination.

Operational & Business Support

• Support budgeting, staffing forecasts, schedules, and resource planning for the office.
• Recommend improvements to standards, tools, and processes.
• Contribute to strategic growth of Kiewit’s Industrial Buildings practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in architecture from NAAB accredited program required. Professional licensure required in TX
• 10+ years of architectural experience with industrial facilities or technically complex buildings utilizing pre-engineered metal buildings and stick built structural steel systems.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience, leading teams and managing multi‑discipline projects in a highly matrixed environment for an A/E or GC, executing building project design phases from concept to construction is required for Design/Build (D/B), Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC), and Progressive Design Build (PDB) contracts is required.
• Experience with estimating/quantity takeoffs for construction, development of procurement packages, bid review and vendor selection processes is required.
• Strong proficiency with Revit/BIM and integrated design workflows.
• Ability to work remotely during startup phase and transition into office leadership.
• Excellent leadership, emotional intelligence, strong written and verbal and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to build processes, teams, and operational structure from the ground up.
• Experience with standing up projects, putting deliverable milestone schedules together, and developing detailed work plans.

Why This Role Matters

This position is central to expanding Kiewit’s architectural capabilities and strengthening our integrated EPC delivery model. The Architectural Lead will shape the future of our Industrial Buildings practice — from team culture to project execution — and will be instrumental in establishing a new regional presence.

#LI-JB1

Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

Job Segment: Nuclear Engineering, Design Engineer, Procurement, Engineer, Compliance, Engineering, Operations, Legal