Senior Design Lead, Architecture & Documentation

HDR; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 77,231 - 130,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator to join our Architecture practice in California. The role focuses on evaluating techniques, preparing construction documents, and coordinating with owners and project teams to deliver design solutions that advance community well-being.

A Bachelor’s in Architecture is required, with 5+ years of experience and Revit proficiency. We value leadership, collaboration, and an active employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional or internship experience preparing details, specifications and construction documents.
• Credentials to obtain future registration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and related tools/processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, select and apply architectural techniques and modifications to construction documents.
• Independently perform architectural assignments with general instruction from the Project Architect or PM.
• Collaborate with owners/clients to select procedures.
• Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews.
• Assist project architects and coordinators and oversee work across all architectural phases.
• Contribute to government background check compliance and related duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

SketchUp

3D Studio Max

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator to join our Architecture practice in California. The role focuses on evaluating techniques, preparing construction documents, and coordinating with owners and project teams to deliver design solutions that advance community well-being.

A Bachelor’s in Architecture is required, with 5+ years of experience and Revit proficiency. We value leadership, collaboration, and an active employee-owned culture.