Project Architect - EdSciCom

About the role

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day, weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into our projects and communities. We constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?
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This is not just a job; it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. As a Project Architect in our Architecture practice, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well‑being around the world.

• 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 the project site with the 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 required.

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Experience in healthcare, educational, civic, science, and research facilities.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up and 3‑D Studio Max.
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of 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 familiar with related tools and processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Experience preparing and laying out architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.
• Active participation in our employee‑owned culture is a must.

United States
- New Jersey
- Pennington

Full‑time

Regular

HDR is 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.