Senior Technical Principal - Mission-Critical Data Center

HDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Associate Technical Principal – Mission Critical in Chicago to oversee architectural data center and mission-critical projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop standards, and ensure design quality from planning to construction administration.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and design excellence with a focus on resilience and sustainability. Requires US citizenship or equivalent and an advanced degree where applicable.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead multidiscipline team on architectural data center and mission-critical projects
• Coordinate owner/client and internal reviews for code compliance
• Oversee documents across phases to meet schedule
• Perform QA/QC and cross-discipline reviews
• Write and edit architectural specifications
• Coordinate addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders
• Review documents for conflicts with other disciplines
• Lead site work sessions with Project Manager and teams
• Incorporate changes into project documents
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Deliver comprehensive design documentation
• Collaborate with technical designers for project execution
• Lead projects in dual management roles when needed
• Support technical design initiatives and strategic objectives for the architecture practice
• Contribute to practice-wide culture of technical excellence
• Provide life-safety/Code input to projects
• Participate in Technical Architect meetings
• Contribute to digital infrastructure discussions
• Assess staffing needs and train staff for mission-critical market
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Associate Technical Principal – Mission Critical in Chicago to oversee architectural data center and mission-critical projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop standards, and ensure design quality from planning to construction administration.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and design excellence with a focus on resilience and sustainability. Requires US citizenship or equivalent and an advanced degree where applicable.