Collect data to support estimates, productivity, quantities, etc. Establish leading indicator metrics that measure and predict performance. Develop and monitor project specific metrics. Track and review engineering performance metrics including project budget, schedule, quantities, job hours, quality and key deliverables.Coordinate with active projects to forecast and support short and long-term staffing and skill mix requirements.Review and approval of engineering material-take-off (MTO) estimates developed on projects (from proposals to execution).Identify areas for TIC reduction, project risk and address risk mitigation measures. Review project development strategy, design basis and Project Execution Plan. Participate in and concur with the development of project engineering discipline-specific budgets, schedules and deliverables.Provide technical oversight of active projects, including conducting on-project technical reviews, off-project technical reviews, and interface with project personnel and project management on a routine basis to ensure discipline-specific execution is consistent with Bechtel work practices, procedures, and design guides.

Keep abreast and involved in industry trends. Drive innovation, improve designs and reduce TIC. Build discipline reputation/profile – technical papers/conferences/seminars. Develop and maintain world class areas of expertise recognized within the discipline and profession. Identify internal and external experts in discipline subject.Identify new technology opportunities and introduce appropriate BSAP. Implement the most appropriate technology and tool set for Bechtel’s business needs (to get ahead and stay ahead).Identify and utilize lessons learned and best practice across projects in each business line.Keep up to date on relevant legislation and ensure design compliance to meet differing requirements in target countries. Develop and maintain specifications/standards/design guides/work processes to match business needs.The Chief Architect is responsible for technical, administrative, and personnel related activities in support of projects for architectural scope of work in M&T. This position is intended to bolster the technical and administrative capabilities of the staff organization in support of the project workload expected over the foreseeable future. Participates in contacts with the client on matters relating to project engineering progress and quality. Participates, as appropriate, in contacts with prospective and present clients to help develop new business for the global business unit.Manages the work efforts of assigned Architects, Designers and Engineering Supervisors.Receives administrative supervision from a global business unit Manager of Engineering/Engineering Manager in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Receives operational supervision from a Project Manager.Plans and conducts independent work within M&T requiring judgment in (1) driving technical excellence and innovation, performing evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, tools, standards and criteria (2) providing functional oversight to projects, leading technical/project reviews and staffing with right skill sets and (3) providing strong and active leadership in recruiting, training, developing people and performance assessments.

The prime roles and responsibilities include: They are what we believe, what customers expect, and how we deliver.īechtel is seeking a Chief Architect to lead and manage the department of Architecture within the Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit (M&T). Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.Ĭore to Bechtel are our values-ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants-integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. We serve the Infrastructure Nuclear, Security & Environmental Energy Mining and Metals and Manufacturing and Technology markets. 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.ĭifferentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customer’s objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Location: Houston, TX/Reston, VA/Chandler, AZ

Work Location: Various Permanent Bechtel Office Locations.

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