Industrial Project Architect (Northcentral)

HDR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced architect to join our Des Moines area team. You will lead planning, design, documentation, and construction administration for diverse facilities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams through all project phases.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Architecture, with 5+ years of licensure, Revit proficiency, and strong communication skills. Emphasis on codes, sustainable design, and collaboration within an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and related tools.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Knowledge of codes and planning skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams through all project phases.
• Conduct owner/client and internal meetings.
• Review documents for discipline conflicts.
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews.
• Write and edit architectural specifications.
• Provide construction observation and contract administration as needed.
• Manage design activities and prepare construction documents.
• Site work sessions with Client Representatives and Project Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

HDR is driven by employee-owners who value an inclusive culture and the opportunity to bring authentic perspectives and ideas to work. We focus on creating welcoming environments and measuring our impact on the world. HDR believes architecture solves societal challenges and strengthens communities, delivering spaces and experiences that advance well-being globally. Our practice brings together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration, emphasizing resilience and sustainability and pioneering innovative building technologies. This is more than a job; it is a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Our office is seeking a candidate who will grow technically while delivering projects across markets and building types, with potential to support architecture work across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering sectors. You will partner with project managers to lead planning, design, documentation, and construction administration for multiple building types, from high-performance data centers to water treatment facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities.

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 project sites 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 industrial architecture (data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, manufacturing, etc.)
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a licensed professional
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu
• 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, clients, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc.
• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• LIBC1

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. 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.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Minnesota: $95,330 - $136,185; Illinois: $99,869 - $142,670; Colorado: $99,869 - $142,670.

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations: United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Illinois-Chicago

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Industrial Architecture

Job Posting: Jul 14, 2026

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.