Senior Resident Architect

About the role

Located in Clay, NY, this full‑time office/project position offers national relocation authorization. Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets, striving to exceed objectives through agility, innovative technologies, and world‑class talent. Bechtel is committed to being a company where every colleague feels they belong, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of layout techniques, procedures, and criteria for Architectural designs of buildings, facilities and structures
• Prepare contractual documents such as Scope of Work and Request for Proposal
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to make presentations, define project layout requirements and obtain contractual and statutory approvals
• Interface with D‑B and General Contractors, and the Bechtel Field Engineering team during the construction phase of the project
• Coordinate the design development with other engineering disciplines, design entities, and functional departments which may include procurement, construction, estimating and contracts management groups
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of cost estimates and quantity take‑offs
• Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and job satisfaction

Requirements

• A recognized Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university
• Overall experience of at least 15 years

Qualifications

• Knowledge of architectural design, production techniques, building materials, and construction methods
• Understanding of technical issues related to selection of design strategies, features and unique architectural design requirements
• Knowledge of precedents, principles and practices of related engineering design methods
• Broad knowledge of the building industry, regulatory standards as well as International Design Codes and Standards
• Highly skilled in oral and written communication and graphic presentation skills
• Experienced with identifying sustainability requirements and managing their integration into the design and construction of various buildings

Skills

• Working knowledge of Autodesk design suite (Revit, AutoCAD)
• Proficiency in model viewing software (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks) to navigate 3D models for review, coordination, and guidance of physical model development decisions
• Leads formal and informal 3D model reviews
• Familiar with discipline‑specific design workflows and impacts to discipline productivity, schedule, budget, and staffing plans

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period)
• Nine paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Discretionary bonuses
• Well‑designed 401K plan with matching and profit‑sharing components

Pay

Salary range: $105,000 – $160,200 annually (based on market data; final salary determined by education, experience, and qualifications).