Senior Technical Design Lead, Architecture

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Technical Design Associate Principal in Minnesota. You will lead a multidiscipline team, coordinate work across phases, and ensure code compliance while guiding project documentation and technical reviews.

The role requires a strong architecture background, Revit proficiency, and experience with contract documents, with an emphasis on codes, planning, and collaboration in an employee-owned environment.

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.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and related tools.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of codes and planning skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture.

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 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
• Write 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

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Graphic presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3ds Max

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Technical Design Associate Principal in Minnesota. You will lead a multidiscipline team, coordinate work across phases, and ensure code compliance while guiding project documentation and technical reviews.

The role requires a strong architecture background, Revit proficiency, and experience with contract documents, with an emphasis on codes, planning, and collaboration in an employee-owned environment.