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Architect 2- Kansas City- Hybrid

Black & Veatch
Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Feb 2024

About the role

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 102374 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Job Summary

Under close supervision, performs architectural functions requiring knowledge and experience in architectural principles. This level builds on experience gained as Architect 1 by either obtaining more depth in specific subject area with the expectation that assignments are larger and more complex, or by gaining experience in more subject areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures 
  • Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate 
  • Continues developing knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks  
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts 
  • Prepares and verifies less complex architectural deliverables 
  • Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection 
  • Collects, assimilates, and manages data for architectural work 
  • Prepares architectural calculations following standard methods and principles 
  • Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements 
  • Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination 
  • Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership 
  • Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers  
  • May provide support to business development or pursuit activities 
  • Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes 
  • Management Responsibilities

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Current enrollment and participation in Intern Development Program (IDP) is preferred 
  • Preferred Skils: learning on the fly, problem solving, intellectual horsepower, written communications, drive for results, informing, listening, dealing with ambiguity, basic knowledge of architectural design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned architectural discipline, basic ability to interpret architectural deliverable content as assigned, basic industry knowledge and technology trends, basic knowledge of company quality program, basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles, basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration, basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating, and basic knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process 
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience required. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

    Certifications

    Work Environment/Physical Demands

    Competencies

    Decision quality

    Salary Plan

    ARC: Architecture

    Job Grade

    002

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