Requisition ID: 175071
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) is actively seeking a dynamic, proactive Architectural Discipline Sponsor in our growing Design-Build Group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure, Facilities and Buildings (IF+B) department which includes architectural and structural engineering and is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure related buildings projects.
The successful candidate will help further the technical integrity of the infrastructure facilities and transit design group in the eastern United States and support design efforts in North America. We are interested in an individual contributor who is passionate, self-motivated, and has a strong desire to forward the field of infrastructure architecture and facilities in the US; someone who can appropriately apply innovative technical solutions to solve problems and provide services to our clients, while teaching a younger generation of architects about technical subject matter related to this field.
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused architects and engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.
Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to experience a vast variety of projects. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.
This position is based out of the midtown, NYC or Woodcliff Lake, NJ offices, with the possibility of hybrid in-office / remote work.
ResponsibilitiesThe Discipline Sponsor will work with our highly successful regional team of architects and facility design professionals to lead quality projects for a diverse range of public- and private-sector clients. These projects will include the design of transit facilities and stations, infrastructure support facilities, bridge structures and supporting aviation infrastructure. The Discipline Sponsor will work closely with the Architecture Group Lead in planning and implementing all work processes. The successful candidate will serve as a highly technical subject matter expert, implement QA/QC procedures and support a culture of quality among the team and practice. The Discipline Sponsor will have overall responsibility for coordination with construction districts, sub-consultants and review of design documentation. They will supervise the work of less experienced architects and team members, while being responsible for project work, planning and scheduling across multiple projects. They will assist with the promotion, discipline, performance review, work allocation, training and mentoring of staff. In their duties, they will develop and present technical viewpoints on projects and ensure KIE systems are used to deliver the design in a standardized manner. The successful candidate will ensure that a technical solution is consistent with the clients’ program and the design is properly developed and produced.
We can offer the right person a great opportunity to design, manage, and lead in a design-build group that strives for design excellence.
Candidates’ daily responsibilities will likely involve aspects of architectural project delivery, such as:
• Leading technical design, guiding production staff on design and enforcing Kiewit / IF&B design and aesthetic standards
• Supervising and leading preparation of Construction Documents
• Reviewing standards / details, assisting in their creation
• Mentoring less experienced staff
• Conducting Code analysis
• Managing the architectural aspects of a project from start to finish, including directing staff regarding deliverables
• Coordinating with other disciplines on projects
• Resolving open technical issues for project closeout
• Maintaining active architectural licenses in areas of IF&B business
• Registered Architect with a minimum 15 years of experience designing and leading major infrastructure facilities and/or architecture projects in the eastern US and nationally
• Experience preparing architectural details
• Ability to proactively lead and guide the production of construction documents for major infrastructure facility projects including effectively communicating the criteria to the project team and monitoring its compliance through the QC program
• Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write technical memos and papers, present technical topics and respond to requests and needs from other technical practices within Kiewit
• Excellent interpersonal skills, used for personnel management, performance reviews, career development, and coordination of personnel resources as required by project needs
• Highly proficient in the use of BIM and CAD platforms, including Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, and familiarity with related tools and processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Project Management and Scheduling software
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience preparing and documenting required Code compliance and material and product research
• Project experience in all phases of architectural projects, from conceptual design through final construction completion and owner occupation
• Prior experience in oversight of architecture in the construction of transportation facilities
• Experience with Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build project delivery methods
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design. LEED, WEDG and / or Envision professionals highly desired
• Knowledge of visualization tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, 3-D Studio Max, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper) and processes a plus
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation: $160,000/yr - $210,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.