Senior Project Designer & Design Lead

HDR, Inc.

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.