ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Sr. Architect to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project. This position is full-time and will be based out of Greenville, SC or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Architect, serve as an Area Lead providing guidance/supervision to other architects and designers.

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements.

• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.

• Perform and check architectural analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity.

• Prepare code studies, specifications, design and detailing for buildings of advanced complexity.

• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients.

• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.

• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines.

• Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting.

• Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.

• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals.

• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – NAAB-Accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree and 10+ years of relevant work experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Registered Architect license

• Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects.

• Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment.

• Advanced knowledge of:

  • Building code analysis and application

  • Architectural specifications

  • Building planning and design

  • Detailing of building envelopes

  • Detailing of architectural materials and systems

• Proficiency in the use of 2D and 3D architectural design software such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley OpenBuildings, and Sketchup.

• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.

• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards.

• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines.

Desired Skills

• Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1.

• Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.

• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects.

• Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out.

• Practical field experience.

• EPC project experience for the following industries:

  • U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

  • Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

  • Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

• NCARB Certification

• Advanced knowledge of:

  • Site master planning

  • Architectural programming

  • Conceptual design of buildings and sites

  • Renderings and 3D visualization

  • Sustainable site and building design

• Profic