Principal Architect
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Job Description
The facilities integration architect leads the development of feasibility studies, conceptual designs and early basic design packages following an established front end design process Fluor refers to as EPIC. The successful candidate for this role will be provided with intensive training in the development of projects using this established process.
This is a client-facing technical role and reports to the head of the facilities integration team. The PDS is a global team of subject matter experts, process architects, process, and equipment engineers within the ATLS Division of Fluor. Our team serves the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, data center and battery manufacturing industries. It delivers as many as fifty projects per year.
The essential job duties for this position are as follows:
• Facilitate project kick-off and goal setting sessions for new clients or projects.
• Document client team objectives gathered during goal-setting workshop(s).
• Disseminate the objectives to the team within the PDS, assigned to the project.
• Work with the team to develop the facility design outward from the from the process.
• Ensure that the equipment or manufacturing process and flow inform the layout.
• Iteratively develop the facility and site plan in preparation for subsequent client workshops to obtain feedback to advance the overall design.
• Develop material, personnel, equipment, and waste flow diagrams as appropriate.
• Coordinate the development of HVAC zoning, classification, and pressurization diagrams.
• Share the preliminary architectural design with structural, civil and other disciplines to ensure the design is cohesive and ready for estimating.
• Participate in sales pursuits as needed.
• Coordinate the design transition between feasibility and conceptual design and from conceptual design to basic design.
• Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects
• Act as a leader in applying Cost Competitive Execution techniques and develop the most cost-effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
• Develop estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited professional architectural degree based and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
• Lead the development of facility model using Sketchup, Revit or other tools.
• Lead the creation and development of facility conceptual phases within the Advanced Technology and Life Sciences Division.
• Experience in developing either of the flowing facility types: Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Data Centers, Semiconductor or Advanced Manufacturing (Cleanroom Environment).
• Work with the visualization team to prepare exterior renderings and fly-around video in alignment with the project requirements.
• Lead the preparation of the turnover package and work with the project manager to ensure the proposed deliverables are complete and meet our quality standards.
• Provide clients with technical advice. Build client relationships through credibility.
• Participate in Fluor University courses for continued learning experiences.
• Utilize the Fluor Knowledge Management processes to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution, if appropriate.
• Actively participate and represent Fluor at industry trade shows, annual meetings, or other professional gatherings for the industries we serve.
• Be capable of leveraging established relationships with clients because of successful delivery of past projects.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience leading complex, new facility feasibility and conceptual design projects for one or more of the segments the PDS supports.
• Construction experience and understanding of site organization and construction safety.
• Experience collaborating with permitting authorities.
• Professional architectural registration
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $141,500.00 - $262,500.00
Nearest Major Market: Raleigh