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Requisition ID: 182839 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview If you are viewing this position from other websites, we recommend you apply online directly to the position and complete an online application at our website at the following link: www.kiewitjobs.com Our Industrial Market is experiencing exponential growth, and we are adding Building Architects focused on conceptual building envelope design through construction administration, to our Lone Tree Colorado office, to support building designs through all phases into construction for a diverse portfolio of projects. Most of our work is Design/Build and Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC), where you will have the opportunity to see your designs come to life. In this role, you will work within the Kiewit Architect and Engineering Building team, providing architectural design solutions for buildings across any of our markets. Our project portfolio includes Hospitals, BioTech, Pharmaceutical, Data Centers, Power projects, Federal/Municipal, nuclear buildings, water/wastewater treatment facilities, Universities, manufacturing, transportation structures, and industrial process buildings. You will work in a fast paced environment, coordinating and collaborating with multidisciplined design teams, and subcontractors, to successfully execute building estimates, conceptual designs, through construction documentation/administration. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects and see those designs come to life, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. If you have your Architects license - great - if not - we will help you get it and provide coverage of the costs of the exams as well as a bonus for obtaining it! District Overview Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (KAE) delivers fully integrated design and engineering solutions for some of North America’s most complex and high visibility infrastructure, energy and building programs. Working hand in hand with Kiewit’s construction operations, the group provides coordinated Progressive Design Build (PDB), Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) and other alternative delivery models, that reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and drives innovative, cost-effective outcomes. Powered by a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and designers, KAE focuses on creating high performance, sustainable facilities across key growth markets including Power, Industrial, Nuclear, Federal, Aviation, Mission Critical, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, and Commercial Buildings. The team supports sophisticated projects in sectors such as government, nuclear, transportation/transit and education, delivering scalable, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client’s operational, regulatory, and long-term needs. Location This position may be based out of our Lone Tree Colorado office. Ideally, we seek candidates in the Lone Tree/Denver metro area. We may consider relocation assistance to stellar candidates that exceed our requirements. Responsibilities • For more senior level individuals (10 years and up) - may Run a team/project through all design phases, interface directly with customers and be a resource/mentor to other more junior Architects. • Responsible for completing life safety and code analysis by reviewing codes and standards, coordinating related design items with Authority Having Jurisdiction, and communicating findings with the team. • Perform architectural design for the buildings, balancing aesthetics, function, cost and functionality, and ensure the project complies with Kiewit standards while maintaining budget and schedule. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and telecommunications to deliver integrated building designs. Support, inform and advise the project team and client on the building design as it develops through the project life cycle. • Assist in providing technical bid analysis reviews during the bid period and determining the practicality of submittals. • Provide alternative recommendations to the project team regarding project budgets and associated construction costs during the value engineering process. • Familiar and confident in understanding the workflow required to estimate, bid, and construct buildings in an Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and Design-Build environment. • Perform architectural designs using REVIT, as well as perform checking and navigation in Navisworks for interferences. Perform construction administration activities, and field work as required for project execution. Qualifications • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program is required. • Registered Architect is preferred or willingness to obtain when eligible. For a more Senior individual with 12+ yeras, RA is required in order to lead projects. • NCARB Certification strongly preferred. • Minimum of 5+ years of architectural design experience, working in a highly matrixed, multi-disciplined A/E firm or for a GC, performing functions as outlined above. Will consider Architectural experience of all Building Types with the exception of residential and commercial. • Experience with K-12, Universities, Municipal projects, Campus Energy/Utilities, Aviation, Data Centers, Server Rooms, Buildings with unique ventilation and cooling systems, pre-Engineered metal buildings, modular construction, Federal or military facilities, Aviation, Sports, and nuclear facilities, hospitals, or similiar industrial facilities is required. Experience with execution of all building project design phases from concept to construction is required. Must have experience coordinating building design with MEP and Structural design engineers, and managing the architectural design for the building to ensure compliance with company standards, while maintaining and budget and schedule. • Experience with sequencing deliverables and producing waterfall schedules is required • Experience writing architectural specifications, supporting bid analysis reviews, performing budget and schedule reviews, and providing value engineering for the project. • Must have at least 5 years experience in Revit, Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, and Navisworks. Experience with scheduling/budget software like P6 is prefered • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience with estimating/quantity takeoffs for construction and developing procurement packages, bid review and vendor selection processes, is required. • Experience with Construction Administration activities and performing field work as required. Prefer experience with EPC and Design/Build environments. #LI-JB1 Working Conditions Other Requirements: • 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. • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. Base Compensation: $115,000/yr - $145,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, licensure, experience, skillset, and/or location) This posting will be active from: 10/22/2026 - 02/02/2027 We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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Requisition ID: 182839
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
If you are viewing this position from other websites, we recommend you apply online directly to the position and complete an online application at our website at the following link: www.kiewitjobs.com
District Overview
For more senior level individuals (10 years and up) - may Run a team/project through all design phases, interface directly with customers and be a resource/mentor to other more junior Architects.
Responsible for completing life safety and code analysis by reviewing codes and standards, coordinating related design items with Authority Having Jurisdiction, and communicating findings with the team.
Perform architectural design for the buildings, balancing aesthetics, function, cost and functionality, and ensure the project complies with Kiewit standards while maintaining budget and schedule.
Assist in providing technical bid analysis reviews during the bid period and determining the practicality of submittals.
Provide alternative recommendations to the project team regarding project budgets and associated construction costs during the value engineering process.
Familiar and confident in understanding the workflow required to estimate, bid, and construct buildings in an Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and Design-Build environment.
Perform architectural designs using REVIT, as well as perform checking and navigation in Navisworks for interferences. Perform construction administration activities, and field work as required for project execution.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program is required.
Experience with sequencing deliverables and producing waterfall schedules is required
Experience writing architectural specifications, supporting bid analysis reviews, performing budget and schedule reviews, and providing value engineering for the project.
Must have at least 5 years experience in Revit, Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, and Navisworks. Experience with scheduling/budget software like P6 is prefered
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience with estimating/quantity takeoffs for construction and developing procurement packages, bid review and vendor selection processes, is required.
Experience with Construction Administration activities and performing field work as required. Prefer experience with EPC and Design/Build environments. #LI-JB1

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Registered Architect is preferred or willingness to obtain when eligible. For a more Senior individual with 12+ yeras, RA is required in order to lead projects.
NCARB Certification strongly preferred.

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