Chief Architect

Overview

Requisition

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Chandler, AZ

Bechtel is a global engineering, procurement, and construction company that builds infrastructure, energy, and mining projects around the world. We aim to deliver outcomes with technical excellence and a lasting positive impact for our customers and communities.

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) serves the growing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor, electric vehicle, battery, data center, and related markets.

M&T strives to exceed customer objectives through agility, innovative technologies, and world-class talent. We pursue opportunities globally and seek talented people passionate about making a difference on historic projects.

Bechtel is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead and manage the Architectural department within the Manufacturing & Technology Business Unit (M&T). Core responsibilities include:

• Plan and conduct independent work to support all business lines requiring judgment in driving technical excellence, evaluating and applying architectural techniques, standards, and criteria.
• Provide functional oversight to projects, lead technical/project reviews and staffing within appropriate skill sets.
• Provide leadership in recruiting, training, developing people, and performance assessments.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules are determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

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• Plans, develops, directs, and participates in day-to-day architectural activity on medium to large projects requiring major architectural effort, or multiple smaller projects within a global business unit.
• Supervises, coordinates, reviews the work of personnel, estimates staffing needs, schedules, and assigns work.
• Provides technical input to meet procurement requirements.
• Prepares or oversees discipline estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget; manages implementation and performance.
• Maintains coordination with other disciplines to ensure project-wide compliance with Bechtel/client requirements.
• Reviews and recommends architectural aspects of bid evaluations and awards for approval by project engineering.
• Coordinates with client representatives to obtain approval of architectural aspects of the work when directed.
• Reviews and approves key calculations, design documents, supplier drawings and data, materials specifications, drawings, and change orders for the project.
• Ensures assigned architectural personnel receive on-the-job training for professional development.
• Prepares project designs and plans using Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Land F/X, Sketch Up, Photoshop, and other design and 3D modeling software.

• Requires a bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) in Architecture and 13-15 years of relevant experience, or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

• In-depth understanding of architectural systems, building materials, and building codes.
• In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal building codes, safety regulations, and zoning laws.
• General knowledge of other building construction aspects including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, landscaping, life safety systems, telecommunications, etc.
• Experience leading architectural teams on large-scale projects.
• Preferred experience with design, construction, and commissioning activities and understanding of roles of other departments.
• Knowledge of data center, industrial or semiconductor project occupancies; familiarity with other engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of LEED certification processes and sustainable design principles.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessments and compliance procedures.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, facilities management, and operations.
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