Architecture SME

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide expertise related to all aspects of architectural work on large complex projects with unique requirements. You will prepare discipline estimates and work plans, review and approve design documents, interpret regulations, and assist with performance reporting. Your recommendations for resolving complex issues will help ensure client satisfaction for the project’s architectural aspects.

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

Major Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews architectural work across multiple projects.
• Captures and coordinates the day-to-day technical work of personnel.
• Develops conceptual designs for architectural projects or projects having specialized or unique architectural requirements.
• Prepares job hour estimates, staffing needs and design schedules to align with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Supervises preparation of architectural work packages and coordinates with other engineering disciplines.
• Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data.
• Collaborates with client representatives to obtain approval of architectural packages.
• Reviews and approves key design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings, and change orders, for the project to which assigned.
• Mentors architectural personnel by providing on-the-job training for their professional development.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• US Registered Architect or licensed architect in participant jurisdictions which are eligible for reciprocal licensure in the US.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Advanced knowledge of architectural design, production techniques, building specifications, construction documents, and project delivery methods.
• Knowledge of building codes, current industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to architectural work.
• Experience in the preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports, proposals, value engineering studies, or alternate technical concepts.
• Experience in coordination of architectural design with other engineering disciplines and functions which will include construction, estimating, project controls, procurement, and contracts management.
• Understanding and performing the standard architectural work planning, scheduling, and job hour estimating process.
• Knowledge and experience using BIM, Autodesk Design suite (e.g., Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
• Proven ability to lead and work within a diverse multicultural environment.

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