Industrial Senior Project Architect (Northcentral)

HDR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced architect to lead planning, design, documentation, and construction administration for data centers, water treatment facilities, manufacturing plants, offices, and operations centers.

Must have a Bachelor's in Architecture, 10+ years of experience, and be a Registered Architect. Proficiency in Revit and strong codes/plan skills are required; LEED accreditation is preferred and you will mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit; familiarity with related tools and processes.
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, documentation, and construction administration for diverse industrial-type facilities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure code compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all design phases.
• Manage scope and schedule with the Project Manager.
• Provide QA/QC and technical reviews of documents.
• Conduct site work sessions with Client Representatives and other disciplines.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

As part of HDR’s Architecture practice, you will lead the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of multiple building types—including data centers, water treatment facilities, manufacturing plants, office spaces, and operations centers. You will partner with project managers, architects, planners, engineers, and technical experts to deliver projects that prioritize resilience, sustainability, and innovative building technologies.

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.
• 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.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu
• 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 processes
• 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.

Location and Compensation

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

Compensation ranges (full‑time): Minnesota – $108,854 to $155,505; Illinois – $114,037 to $162,910; Colorado – $114,037 to $162,910.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.