Burns & McDonnell

Senior Architect - Aerospace & Industrial (Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program with 7-8 years of experience.
  • Registered architect preferred.
  • Portfolio showcasing design and graphic presentation skills is a plus.
  • Expert knowledge of architectural concepts, building codes, and ADA standards.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural design from concept to completion, ensuring project requirements are met.
  • Develop and review production drawings for a wide array of facility types.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans; oversee change orders.
  • Conduct quality reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and design requirements.
  • Prepare technical reports and participate in client presentations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for mentorship and leadership development within the architectural practice.
  • Engagement in various project types including aerospace and government facilities.
  • Participation in sales and marketing efforts, promoting professional growth.
  • Involvement in field inspections and coordination with construction teams.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Architect will lead project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of project types including aerospace, industrial, manufacturing facilities. Design build experience is preferred with knowledge of Hangar, Paint Facilities, Clean Rooms, Sensitive Compartment Information Facilities, and Energetics. Sr. Architect role will be forward facing with client, leading production work, and managing design team as subject matter expert in these fields.
  • Lead architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the architectural industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the architectural practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other architectural teams.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 8 years related experience.
  • Master Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 7 years related experience.
  • Minimum eight years of architectural experience preferred.
  • Registered architect preferred.
  • Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of standard architectural concepts, including building codes, ADA standards, exterior envelope design, technical detailing, and specification writing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • Expert software and computer skills preferred, including BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization.
  • Experience in leading design teams for large, complex projects, delegating tasks, and guiding internal and client groups towards successful design outcomes.
  • Ability to conduct detailed quality reviews of architectural documents.
  • Experience with construction phase activities, including site visits, shop drawing review, and correspondence with contractors and client.
  • Ability to travel.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Architecture

Primary Location US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261641

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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