Industrial Senior Project Architect

HDR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,670 - 170,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced architect to lead industrial projects and multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations in the United States. The role involves planning, documentation, and construction administration of complex facilities such as data centers and water treatment plants.

You’ll collaborate with project managers, ensure design excellence, and coordinate with clients and authorities having jurisdiction. Requires licensure and strong Revit skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years experience and licensure as Architect.
• Proficient in Revit and contract document layouts.
• Strong knowledge of codes and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary staff.
• Present to owners/clients and manage code compliance reviews.
• Develop construction documents and intermediate milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers to control scope and schedule.
• Oversee QA/QC and cross-discipline reviews.
• Produce architectural specifications and addenda coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Master’s degree in Architecture

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?

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.

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.
• Work with the Project Manager to proactively manage scope and schedule.
• 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.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience as a licensed professional strongly preferred
• 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 10 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and verbal 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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pennington, NJ}: $119,221‑$170,315 {Columbus, OH}: $103,670‑$148,100

Locations

Primary Location: United States‑New Jersey‑Pennington. Other Locations: United States‑Ohio‑Columbus, United States‑New York‑New York, United States‑Connecticut‑New Haven

EEO Statement

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