Senior Project Architect

Project Architect Opportunity

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for a Project Architect to join our Industrial Architecture Practice in Charlotte, NC. In the role of Project Architect for transportation, water, data centers, federal, central energy plants, and/or industrial project types we'll count on you to:

1. Work with a multidiscipline team and perform layout and detailing on architectural projects
2. Capable of working on a variety of project types
3. Mentoring junior staff
4. Independently coordinate work of a multidiscipline team through multiple phases of a project
5. Establish owner/client and internal meetings, and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
6. Conduct work sessions at project site in conjunction with Project Manager and other disciplines
7. Coordinate workload of team members through multiple phases to complete documents on schedule
8. Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
9. Perform QA/QC and technical reviews
10. Write and edit architectural specifications
11. Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders during construction administration
12. Incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents
13. Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical mindset
• Experience with transportation, water, data centers, federal, central energy plants, and/or industrial project types
• Experience and/or interest in resilient design
• Local candidates are preferred

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 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

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.