Industrial Project Architect

Overview

HDR is an employee-owned company focused on inclusion and meaningful work. We aim to empower employees to bring authentic perspectives and ideas, while delivering projects that positively impact communities and the world.

Our Pennington, NJ and Columbus, OH offices are seeking a candidate to apply and grow technical expertise across a variety of markets and building types, with potential to support architecture work across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors. The role involves partnering with project managers to plan, design, document, and administer construction for multiple building types, from high-performance data centers to water treatment facilities, manufacturing plants, offices, operations centers, and maintenance facilities.

You will lead teams of architects, planners, designers, engineers, and project managers to solve complex design challenges with creativity and collaboration, champion design excellence with emphasis on resilience and sustainability, and pioneer innovative building technologies.

In the role of Industrial Project Architect
, you will:

• 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 governing agencies for code compliance.
• Lead project teams with varied levels of experience to successfully complete and deliver construction documents and 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 experience in industrial architecture (e.g., data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, manufacturing)
• LEED Accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
• Experience facilitating meetings with stakeholders (engineers, clients, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc.)
• Preference for candidates residing in the Pennington, NJ or Columbus, OH area
• US Citizenship is required due to client contract requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field
• 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 related tools
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, trust, and connection to clients and communities.

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.

Benefits and compensation: HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position varies by skills, experience, education, and location.