Industrial Senior Project Architect

We are hiring a Senior Project Architect (Industrial Architecture) to lead planning, design, documentation, and construction administration across various building types, including data centers, water treatment facilities, and advanced manufacturing plants.

• Be knowledgeable in technical design concepts, code applications, design management skills, digital technologies, and design workflows for industrial-type facilities.
• Lead owner/client and internal meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Lead project teams with varied levels of experience to successfully complete and deliver construction documents and intermediate milestone deliverables.
• Work with the Project Manager to proactively manage scope and schedule.
• Manage and undertake design activities and the production of detailed documents required for construction.
• Independently coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team through all phases of a project.
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Perform QA/QC and cross‑discipline 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.
• Provide construction observation and contract administration as needed.
• Conduct work sessions at project site in conjunction with client representatives, project managers, and other disciplines.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant prior experience in industrial architecture, such as data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience as a licensed professional strongly preferred.
• LEED accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience facilitating meetings with a range of stakeholders, such as engineers, clients, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Pennington, NJ or Columbus, OH area.
• US Citizenship is required due to client contract requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of 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 processes.
• 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 in our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary

Location:

United States - New Jersey - Pennington

Other Locations:
United States - Ohio - Columbus

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Job Posting:
May 5, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.