Industrial Project Architect

Job Overview

Industrial Project Architect role for HDR’s Pennington, NJ and Columbus, OH offices. The position leads planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of diverse industrial and facility projects, including data centers, water treatment, advanced manufacturing, offices, and operational centers.

• 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.
• 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 (data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, manufacturing, etc.).
• LEED Accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience facilitating meetings with stakeholders such as engineers, client, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in Pennington, NJ or Columbus, OH area.
• US Citizenship required (due to client contract requirements).

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 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 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 of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary:
Pennington, NJ
Other:
Columbus, OH

Full‑time, regular employee.

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.