Industrial Project Architect

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Industrial Project Architect in Pennington, NJ to lead the planning, design, documentation and construction administration of industrial facilities, including data centers and water facilities.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate owner/client meetings with agencies for code compliance, and ensure high-quality construction documents, QA/QC, and adherence to project milestones; 5+ years of industrial experience and Registered Architect status are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; 5+ years of industrial architecture experience.
• Registered Architect with strong knowledge of building codes and planning.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and MS Office; ability to prepare contract documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead owner/client and internal meetings and reviews for code compliance.
• Direct design teams to produce construction documents and milestones.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary work through all project phases.
• Perform QA/QC and cross-discipline technical reviews.
• Provide construction observation and contract administration as needed.
• Draft and edit architectural specifications; manage addenda and RFIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

LEED Accreditation

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Our Pennington, NJ and Columbus, OH offices are seeking a candidate with the desire to use and grow their technical expertise to successfully deliver projects across a variety of markets and building types, with potential to support architecture work across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors. In this role, you’ll partner with project managers to lead the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of multiple building types, from high-performance data centers that power cloud computing and the digital infrastructure the world relies on, to water treatment facilities that provide clean drinking water for entire communities, to advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities, among other project types.

You’ll lead teams of architects, planners, designers, engineers, technical experts, and project managers to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment.

Industrial Project Architect

In the role of Industrial Project Architect we’ll count on you to:

• 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 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’ relevant prior experience in the areas of industrial architecture, such as data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, manufacturing, etc.
• LEED Accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
• Experience facilitating meetings with a range of stakeholders, such as engineers, client, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Pennington, NJ or Columbus, OH Area
• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Required Qualifications

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

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Other Locations

United States-Ohio-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

May 5, 2026

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