Project Designer

HDR, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Architect to lead design efforts for complex projects in the Dallas area. You will work under the Design Principal, developing concepts and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to meet program goals.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience, strong Revit skills, and a track record of producing contract documents and specifications for healthcare, educational, civic, or research facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of architectural experience.
• Proficient with Autodesk Revit and related design tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing contract documents and specifications.
• Active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for design of architectural projects under the direction of the Design Principal and in close collaboration with the project team.
• Independently develop alternative concepts and key components of complex projects.
• Develop materials and participate in client presentations, internal critiques and reviews with various government agencies for project approvals.
• Understand code and cost implications of design decisions to ensure that design proposals are viable and compliant with project goals.
• Independently coordinate design with the multidiscipline project team through multiple phases of a project.
• Conduct internal design/work sessions in conjunction with Design Principal and Project Manager, coordinating with work of other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload of team members through multiple phases to complete design deliverables on schedule.
• Review architectural documents for areas of design conflict with the Project Architect and all other disciplines.
• Write and edit architectural specifications for key design materials and systems, working directly with Project Architect and Project Manager.
• Incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration assistance as needed to maintain design intent through construction.
• Direct the activities of other junior designers and mentor other staff members as needed.
• Contribute to design culture of studio.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

Graphic presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Master's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

Rhino

Grasshopper

SketchUp

3D Studio Max

Microsoft Office / Project Schedule

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for design of architectural projects under the direction of the Design Principal and in close collaboration with the project team.
• Independently develop alternative concepts and key components of complex projects.
• Develop materials and participate in client presentations, internal critiques and reviews with various government agencies for project approvals.
• Understand code and cost implications of design decisions to ensure that design proposals are viable and compliant with project goals.
• Independently coordinate design with the multidiscipline project team through multiple phases of a project.
• Conduct internal design/work sessions in conjunction with Design Principal and Project Manager, coordinating with work of other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload of team members through multiple phases to complete design deliverables on schedule.
• Review architectural documents for areas of design conflict with the Project Architect and all other disciplines.
• Write and edit architectural specifications for key design materials and systems, working directly with Project Architect and Project Manager.
• Incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration assistance as needed to maintain design intent through construction.
• Direct the activities of other junior designers and mentor other staff members as needed.
• Contribute to design culture of studio.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities.
• Interest in sustainable design/LEED strongly desired.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, 3‑D Studio Max, and other appropriate modeling and graphics programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 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.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States – Texas – Dallas

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular