Justice Project Architect

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Dallas seeks a Justice Project Architect to lead multidisciplinary teams on civic and justice projects, overseeing coordination, design, and client engagement.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in architecture, a minimum of 5 years experience, and proficiency in tools like Autodesk Revit. Strong communication skills are essential, and successful applicants will participate fully in our employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience required.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects related to Civic and Justice facilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through project phases.
• Independently coordinate team workload.
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews.
• Write and edit architectural specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Graphic presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3-D Studio Max

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Position Overview

The Justice Project Architect will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering a variety of civic and justice related projects, including administration, jail, courthouse, prison, and other law enforcement facilities. The role encompasses project coordination, design, documentation, quality assurance, construction administration, and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of Civic / Justice related project types including Administration, Jails, Courthouses, prisons, and other Law Enforcement related buildings
• Lead project teams having varied levels of experience and exposure to Civic/Justice facilities
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and perform layout and detailing on architectural projects
• Independently coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team through multiple phases of a project
• Establish owner/client and internal meetings, and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct work sessions at project site in conjunction with Project Manager and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload of team members through multiple phases to complete documents on schedule
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Perform QA/QC and 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
• Lead projects in a dual management role as needed
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Support research activities as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Experience in the areas of justice, juvenile justice, and civic facilities
• Good communication skills
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience

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 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 Schedule

Primary Location: United States – Texas – Dallas

Schedule: Full‑time

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.