Bechtel—Senior Architect

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Description: Requisition ID: 294043 - Relocation Authorized: National - Family - Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project - Work Location: Chennai, Gurugram, Vadodara Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world. Job Summary: In this role, you will plan, develop, design, coordinate, and review architectural work on large 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 with a project’s architectural aspects. Major Responsibilities: - Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the architectural work to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications​, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications​ - Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions​ - Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements​ - Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders​ - Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals​ - Prepares letters to vendors and clients​ - Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations​ - Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups​ - Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations​ - When delegated, provides guidance to other architectural personnel for specific tasks or project-subgroups​ Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: - Previous experience of Data centre design including administration building, process/ non process buildings and other supporting facilities like maintenance building, guard house, substation, electrical buildings, pump house, etc. - Thorough knowledge of master planning – parking, accessible route for differently abled people, fire lanes, turning radius for movement of fire tenders, marking of vehicular movement and pedestrian movement within site, EV charging stations (project specific requirement), site paving material, site contours, etc. - Good understanding of façade design and material selection (including interior & exterior finishes) - Basic knowledge of Landscaping design (hardscape & softscape) Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com Skills: master planning, material selection, quantity take-offs, performance reporting