Construction Project Architect

HDR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Construction Project Architect for their Arlington office, primarily working onsite in Bethesda, MD. The role involves acting as a technical expert during construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, and performing quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of construction field experience, a degree in Architecture, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk Revit. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in field representation during construction, preferably in healthcare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong knowledge of codes and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent multidisciplinary teams during construction projects.
• Negotiate and collaborate with clients and contractors.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Field representation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Architectural knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Registered Architect certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Construction Project Architect – Bethesda, MD

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Architect for the HDR Arlington office. The role is an onsite technical expert in Bethesda, MD working closely with the project management oversight team. The candidate will assist in resolving problems from minor to major scope and complexity and support quality assurance and control reviews of scheduled milestone packages with a focus on constructability, coordination, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Represent a multidisciplinary architectural engineering team during construction projects
• Negotiate, interpret documents and collaborate as a team player
• Conduct meetings with clients, contractors, and project representatives
• Observe projects to determine progress and compliance with contract documents
• Coordinate and provide clarification and enforcement of construction documents, including processing contractor requests for information
• Obtain, process, document and maintain records such as claims, change proposals, change orders, requests for information, correspondence, payment applications, and contract documents
• Perform QA/QC reviews and demonstrate knowledge while conducting them
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in field representation during construction, preferably in healthcare
• Strong team and leadership skills, and communication and relationship management abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of Maryland local and state codes, IBC, UFC, FGI, and other applicable federal/industry guidelines
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in healthcare-related projects and federal/DOD projects
• Preference for local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Registered Architect certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and related tools
• Demonstrated graphic presentation abilities
• Experience preparing and laying out architectural contract documents and specifications
• Strong knowledge of codes and planning skills
• Commitment to embracing the employee‑owned culture

HDR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; we consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, arrest, or conviction records.