Architect

KBR, Inc. Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role – protecting our national security.

This role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we create a safer, more secure, and sustainable world through advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions. We serve the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities across engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity.

• Innovative Projects: Work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to defense systems that ensure national security and support space defense initiatives.

You're a strategic visionary and technical expert who thrives in a mission-driven environment. You have a passion for designing innovative, sustainable, and secure solutions that align with customer needs. You excel in translating complex requirements into architectural designs that enhance operational readiness.

As an Architect at KBR, you bring collaboration, excellence, and forward-thinking. You are proficient in the latest engineering and design technologies and apply knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations to create solutions that adapt to evolving challenges. This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

In the role of Architect, duties include:

• Plan, budget, organize, and control an important segment of a large engineering program or an entire engineering program of moderate scope.
• Provide technical guidance, review design drawings, and manage design services operations from proposal creation to construction documentation and QA/QC.
• Perform code analysis, construction phase shop drawing review, and assembly of proposals, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Maintain responsibility for financial and technical success of a project.
• Oversee all phases of project planning and execution.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with the client to ensure satisfaction and communicate scope or design changes promptly.
• Perform field-related work, collect design information, and verify designs for tie-ins, function, and clearances to existing facilities.
• Ensure the project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Assist in the preparation of project reports and collaborate with BIM/CAD teams to integrate designs into facility models.
• Check accuracy and quality of drawings prepared by drafters and produce quality drawings.
• Assist in presenting 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams.
• Other duties as required.

• Must be a US or Australian citizen.
• Must have a US TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly, or an Australian PV clearance.
• Must have a BA/BS in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Must be a Licensed Architect.
• Must have a minimum of ten years of experience in architectural design, with at least three years in a senior or lead role.
• Must have extensive experience in project management, overseeing design processes from concept to completion with a track record of successful delivery on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in architectural design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp) and knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other advanced design technologies.

• 4-year Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College/University.
• 10+ years of experience as an Architect.
• Licensed Architect.

This role will be located in Alice Springs, at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.