Senior Project Architect

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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?
Watch Our Story:' 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.
The position will support projects in the HDR San Francisco Health or Education and Science "Ed-Sci" Studio. In Health, project types include hospitals, clinics and other related facilities; In Ed-Sci, projects include research and development facilities for academic, government, corporate sector and biopharma clients. Projects may include a variety of health delivery, research, imaging, metrology, teaching, testing, and pre-production facilities in the areas of public health, life sciences, physical sciences, biocontainment, related support facilities and other.
In the role of Senior Project Architect, we'll count on you to:

• 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
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max .
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience
  

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
  

What We Believe
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.
Our Commitment
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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) : $124,215 - $177,450
Primary Location:
United States-California-San Francisco
Industry:
Architecture
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Healthcare ARC
Job Posting:
Jun 12, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Management, Design, and Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Civil Engineering, and Architecture and Planning

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