Senior Architect - Food & Beverage (Multiple Locations)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Lead architectural design and project delivery across diverse sectors

Key Responsibilities

  • quality review
  • field inspections
  • technical reports
  • design development
  • cost management
  • client relations

Tasks

-Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials. -Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications. -Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies -Complies with all policies and standards -Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients. -Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met. -Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the architectural practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers. -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. -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. -Responsible for effective communication with other architectural teams. -Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders. -Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits. -Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance. -Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. -Applies expert knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the architectural industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications. -Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities. -Responsible for QA/QC process adherence. -Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.

Requirements

  • revit
  • adobe suite
  • 3d rendering
  • microsoft office
  • bachelor architecture
  • registered architect

What You Bring

-Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Expert computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) -Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed architectural documents and specifications. -Ability to travel. -Expert attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Expert computer skills (e.g. BIM (Revit), Adobe Suites, and 3D rendering programs). -Experience with leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment. -Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Bachelor Degree in Architecture from an accredited program and 8 years of architectural experience, consulting preferred. -Expert knowledge in standard architectural techniques and procedures. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Registered Architect Preferred

The Company

About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military