Industrial Project Architect

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Architect in Dallas, TX to lead the planning, design, and documentation of various building types, including industrial facilities and data centers. The role requires a Master's degree in Architecture, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and US Citizenship due to client contract requirements.

The candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with governing agencies for compliance, and ensure high-quality construction documentation. A strong knowledge of codes and digital design technologies is necessary.

Qualifications

• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience with construction document preparation and layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and documentation of various building types.
• Coordinate project teams and deliver construction documents.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and provide construction observation.

Skills

Technical design concepts

Code application

Design management skills

Digital technologies

Architectural specifications writing

Construction observation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Graphic presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Our San Antonio or Dallas, TX offices are seeking a Project Architect to lead the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of multiple building types, including high-performance data centers, water treatment facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities.

In this role, you’ll partner with project managers to manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver construction documents and milestone deliverables, coordinate with governing agencies for code compliance, conduct QA/QC reviews, write architectural specifications, and provide construction observation and contract administration as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable in technical design concepts, code applications, design management skills, digital technologies, and design workflows for industrial-type facilities.
• Lead owner/client and internal meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Lead project teams with varied levels of experience to successfully complete and deliver construction documents and intermediate milestone deliverables.
• Manage and undertake design activities and the production of detailed documents required for construction.
• Independently coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team through all phases of a project.
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Perform QA/QC and cross discipline technical reviews.
• Write and edit architectural specifications.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders.
• Incorporate agreed‑upon changes into project documents.
• Provide construction observation and contract administration as needed.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with Client Representatives, Project Managers and other disciplines.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant prior experience in industrial architecture (e.g., data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, manufacturing).
• LEED Accreditation with experience or interest in sustainable design.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience facilitating meetings with a range of stakeholders (engineers, client, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs).

Required Qualifications

Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of codes and strong planning skills.
• Committed to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States, Texas, San Antonio
Other Locations: United States, Texas, Dallas
Industry: Architecture
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Industrial Architecture
Job Posting: May 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.