Architecture SME - Bio Pharma

Bechtel Corporation•,

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bechtel M&T GBU is seeking an experienced Architecture Subject Matter Expert (SME) for biopharmaceutical facilities to provide senior technical leadership for the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and delivery of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical facilities. The SME serves as architectural technical authority throughout conceptual, basic, and detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. The role provides architectural solutions for facilities supporting manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, utilities, administration, and associated operations. Solutions must address GMP requirements, contamination control, personnel and material flows, process operations, safety, regulatory compliance, constructability, maintainability, flexibility, and lifecycle performance. The position collaborates with process, mechanical/HVAC, structural, electrical, fire protection, automation, validation, ESH, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to integrate facility architecture with process and building systems. This position is designated as part-time telework under Bechtel’s global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules are determined by the individual and supervisor in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or international equivalent and 13–15 years of relevant experience, or 17–19 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced knowledge of architectural design, documentation, building materials, construction systems, and construction methods applicable to complex industrial and biopharmaceutical facilities.
Ability to evaluate and resolve complex architectural and technical issues, including selecting design strategies, building systems, materials, and facility-specific design solutions.
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering principles, design practices, and interfaces, with the ability to integrate architectural requirements with structural, mechanical, electrical, process, fire protection, and other engineering disciplines.
Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, with proficiency in Autodesk Navisworks or similar model-review platforms.
Ability to navigate and evaluate multidisciplinary 3D models, provide technical direction for physical design development, identify coordination issues, and lead formal and informal model reviews.
Thorough understanding of architectural design workflows and their impact on project execution, including productivity, deliverable schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, design interfaces, and construction sequencing.
Broad knowledge of the building industry, applicable regulatory requirements, building and life-safety codes, accessibility requirements, and U.S. and international codes and standards relevant to biopharmaceutical and industrial facilities.
Knowledge of architectural requirements unique to biopharmaceutical facilities, including clean and controlled environments, personnel and material flows, segregation and containment strategies, hygienic design, maintainability, and integration of process-driven facility requirements.
Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical requirements, design recommendations, and architectural decisions to project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
Experience identifying sustainability and energy-performance requirements and managing their integration into building design, documentation, procurement, and construction.
Current license to practice architecture in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and review architectural design activities for complex pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical facilities.
Provide architectural technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including design criteria, interdisciplinary coordination, design reviews, constructability, and resolution of complex technical issues.
Develop discipline estimates, staffing plans, schedules, and work plans aligned with project scope, budget, schedule, and execution requirements.
Monitor discipline performance and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes, standards, project criteria, and biopharma facility requirements.
Coordinate with clients and project stakeholders and review key architectural deliverables, supplier documents, specifications, drawings, and design changes for technical compliance.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to architectural personnel, promoting knowledge sharing and development of biopharma expertise.
Integrate sustainability and energy-performance requirements into building design, documentation, procurement, and construction.