Data Center Project Architect

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?

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Each 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.

• Lead & Inspire: Take charge of a multidiscipline team, guiding the layout, detailing, and overall design process across multiple project phases.
• Drive
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Independently coordinate with engineers, designers, and consultants to ensure every detail comes together seamlessly.
• Be the Client Partner: Establish and lead client and stakeholder meetings, while engaging with governing agencies to ensure compliance and smooth approvals.
• Hands‑On Leadership: Conduct on-site work sessions with project managers and discipline leads to keep progress moving.
• Deliver Excellence: Manage workloads, review architectural documents, and resolve conflicts across disciplines to keep projects on schedule and on point.
• Elevate Quality: Perform QA/QC reviews, write and edit specifications, and ensure the technical integrity of every deliverable.
• Adapt & Solve: Coordinate addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders - integrating them effectively into project documents.
• Dual Leadership: Step into project leadership or construction contract administration roles as needed, demonstrating both design and management excellence. #LI-JC8

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Experience in the areas of data centers, semiconductor or aerospace facility design
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up and 3‑D Studio Max
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience

• 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 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

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.

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.

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Location:

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Civic ARC

Job Posting: Jan 28, 2025