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Kiewit · 2 days ago

Building Planner (Architect) - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Lenexa, KS

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Kiewit is seeking an Architect, termed Building Planner, to work within the Industrial Buildings Group overseeing building architectural design. The role involves collaborating with project engineers and contractors, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to project success through various design and administrative responsibilities.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Iunia Plaiasu

Responsibilities

Receive opportunities to program and develop conceptual building designs

Gain knowledge of the building codes, comprehend how to produce a code analysis and apply it to life safety plans while communicating findings with the team

Understand construction estimating while working with the project team developing architectural packages to obtain construction building costs for proposals

Ensure the project complies with Kiewit standards while maintaining budget and schedule by utilizing team tools and processes

Sit side-by-side and coordinate with in-house electrical, HVAC, plumbing and structural engineers for complete building design

Learn how to write and develop project specifications with specification software

Opportunities to assist with technical construction bid analysis reviews and determining practicality of the bid proposals

Learn and gain experience with the value engineering process and provide alternative recommendations to the project team as they relate to associated construction costs

Develop methods in guiding architectural designers with architectural packages

Gain familiarity and confidence in understanding the workflow required to estimate, bid and construct buildings in an Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC), and Design-Build environment

Understand the construction administration process of submittals, RFI’s, construction questions and field support

Qualification

RevitArchitectural designMicrosoft OfficeBluebeamCommunicationCritical thinkingSelf-starterAdaptability

Required

NAAB accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

0-2 years of experience

Strong communication skills with the ability to critically think

Self-starter with self-driven work ethic

Flexible and willing to be highly adaptable in the position to address the needs of the architectural team

Experience with Revit, and an understanding of Microsoft Office applications, and Bluebeam

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required

Preferred

GPA above 3.0 preferred

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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