Senior Project Architect

HDR, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Architect in Austin, Texas. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design excellence on architecture projects globally. Responsibilities include coordinating a team’s workload and performing QA/QC and technical reviews.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in Data Centers. Strong familiarity with design software like Autodesk Revit and excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Join HDR and contribute to innovative, sustainable architectural solutions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience in architecture.
• Registered Architect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidiscipline team on architectural projects.
• Coordinate and review project documentation.
• Conduct QA/QC and technical reviews.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.

Skills

Architectural design excellence

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Autodesk Revit

Graphic presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

3-D Studio Max

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Senior Project Architect will lead multidisciplinary teams and drive design excellence in architecture projects across the globe, ensuring delivery of functional, sustainable, and resilient spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidiscipline team and perform layout and detailing on architectural projects
• Independently coordinate work of a multidiscipline team through multiple phases of a project
• Establish and facilitate 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
• Assemble 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Experience in the areas of Data Centers or Mission Critical Facilities
• 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 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