Job Description
COMPANY NAME: Zachry Group
JOB TITLE: Principal Solution Architect
DEPARTMENT: Enterprise Technology - Engineering
LOCATION : Houston or Chicago metro areas
This is an exciting and fulfilling opportunity with Zachry Group's Engineering Systems Support team. We are looking for an individual who is motivated and eager to contribute and learn. The Principal Solution Architect is an experienced senior level professional recognized as an elite subject matter expert or product owner for AWP and EPC systems, especially the AVEVA Engineering/Design Suite of products. The position is responsible for fostering strong relationships with the functional user groups and technical teams to develop solution roadmaps, encourage adoption, and realize business value.
Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical support in solution configuration, implementation, maintenance, and integration.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the functional space in which the solution operates.
• Apply a consultative approach to align the solution vision with business needs, best practices, and business improvement opportunities.
• Analyze complex processes, workflows, and requirements and translate them into effective solution designs which deliver a positive user experience.
• Engage with functional stakeholders to formulate solution design concepts, elaborate design details, and clearly document detailed solution requirements.
• Translate design requirements into technical solution specifications.
• Ensure alignment of understanding through documented deliverables and verbal communication.
• Develop and be accountable to execution plans for delivering on the solution designs, including resourcing, estimates, work tasks, sequencing, and schedule.
• Translate progress of tasks and user stories into a solution delivery status relative to the functional design requirements and roadmap.
• Ensure delivered solutions are supported and transitioned from implementation to operations.
• Ensure the solution design optimizes data reliability, integrity, and interoperability.
• Ensure solution delivery risks are identified, communicated, and mitigated.
• Provide coaching and training for others to solve complex business and administrative challenges.
• Guide and document solution standards, procedures, and workflows.
• Shepherd software vendor relationships and direction as it relates to the respective solutions.
• Maintain a general understanding of Zachry's business groups, service lines, and departments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Enterprise Services methodologies and technologies.
• Initiate and maintain contact with solution stakeholders for clarification, escalation, negotiation, and resolution of critical issues.
• Facilitate project closeout activities for applicable solutions, including archival procedures in conjunction with project stakeholders.
• Identify solution training requirements and coordinate training activities with other stakeholder groups.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Perform any other duties, activities, and projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications
What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or similar; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of ten (15) years' experience in multi-discipline EPC projects in business analysis, systems administration, project management or similar roles.
• A majority of experience in configuration and setup of the AVEVA suite of tools (AVEVA E3D, AVEVA PID, AVEVA Instrumentation, AVEVA Engineering, or any other AVEVA toolsets)
• Advanced understanding of EPC project and data lifecycles, advanced work packaging (AWP), engineering project information management.
• A strong understanding of software development life cycles and business analysis and agile methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Adept at interpreting complex data, information, and documents with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, have crucial conversations, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Occasionally work off-hours to support users, system maintenance, jobsites, and international partners.

What is an added plus?

• Experience implementing and supporting engineering information management and design solutions for large (>$500M) EPC projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge at a system administrator level of one or more of the following platforms:
  • AutoCAD Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Advanced Steel, Revit, Navisworks, Vault
  • Bentley OpenPlant Modeler, Iso Manager, P&ID, OPSE, MicroStation, STAAD, ProjectWise
  • Intergraph SmartPlant 3D, CADWorx, SPR, Isogen, P&ID, Electrical, Instrumentation
• Understanding of data exchange and classification standards such as ISO15926 or CHIFOS.
• Experience with process improvement and facilitation preferred.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps or other Agile/Scrum planning tools.
• Project Management or Business Analyst certification

What can you expect the physical demands to be?
Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.
Light domestic and, potentially, some international travel required.
What will the work environment be like?
Will work in a general office environment. Capable of operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Must possess a vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from a distance of 20 inches or less.
The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.
Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Benefits: Meaningful Work, Team-Based Culture, Opportunity for Growth
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