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Black & Veatch Architecture/Building & Sustainability Leader - Data Centers, Hybrid Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Austin, Texas
Architecture/Building & Sustainability Leader - Data Centers, Hybrid
Date: Nov 14, 2024
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 105050
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Why Black and Veatch
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The Opportunity
The Black & Veatch Data Centers business has a need for a full-time Project/Design Manager with experience leading and executing large data center projects. As the Project/Design Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead large design teams and also serve as a technical specialist on Data Center projects
Develop and apply advanced techniques, concepts and approaches to complex architectural and engineering problems under general direction
Provide technical guidance over a group or supervise architectural and discipline leader on projects of medium to high complexity
Be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output
Key Responsibilities
*Project Execution: *
Prepare complex architectural and engineering deliverables for multiple or large scale data center projects including but not limited to schematic design, detailed design, permitting submission, and construction issue documents.
Conduct complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements
Lead larger execution teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for project execution
*Client Interface: *
Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
Technical expertise:
Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
Provide technical leadership for complex data center and commercial projects
Drive solutions to achieve project goals
Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and Black & Veatch policies
Management Responsibilities:
Reviews architect and engineering work or assignments
Responsible for mentoring and performance management of assigned personnel
Management Responsibilities
Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.
Preferred Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or a recognized accredited program a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
A minimum of 8 years related work experience in data center design and project execution
Written communications
Drive for results
Priority setting
Planning
Delegation
Directing others
Conflict management, informing, and listening
Dealing with ambiguity
Building effective teams
Advanced knowledge of architectural design principles and applicable design guides and standards
Intermediate knowledge of other engineering disciplines
Advanced ability to interpret architectural deliverable content as assigned
Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
Intermediate knowledge of company quality program
Intermediate knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration
Working knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimating
Intermediate knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process
Intermediate knowledge of company/division/HR programs, policies, procedures, and organization structure
Intermediate knowledge of management techniques and administrative practices
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically requireincumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment with hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Extensive keyboarding and sitting
Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Job Grade
001
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