Senior Project Architect: Multidisciplinary Design Leader

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead multidiscipline teams and oversee architectural design across healthcare, education, civic, and research facilities. You will coordinate complex project phases, ensure code compliance, and drive documentation quality in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

You will manage site sessions with project management and disciplines, perform QA/QC, and contribute to contract administration while maintaining strong client relations and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field is required.
• At least 10 years of experience in architecture.
• Registered Architect credential required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit; familiarity with related tools/processes.
• Graphic presentation skills demonstrated.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Strong codes knowledge and planning skills.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidiscipline team and perform layout and detailing on architectural projects.
• Coordinate work of a multidiscipline team through multiple project phases.
• Establish owner/client and internal meetings; participate in code compliance reviews.
• Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate team workload across phases to meet schedules.
• Review architectural docs for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews.
• Write and edit architectural specifications.
• Coordinate addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders; incorporate changes into documents.
• Lead projects in a dual management role as needed; provide construction contract administration.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical and problem-solving

Graphic presentation skills

Codes and planning knowledge

Employee-owned culture commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3-D Studio Max

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead multidiscipline teams and oversee architectural design across healthcare, education, civic, and research facilities. You will coordinate complex project phases, ensure code compliance, and drive documentation quality in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

You will manage site sessions with project management and disciplines, perform QA/QC, and contribute to contract administration while maintaining strong client relations and adherence to