Industrial Senior Project Architect. Phoenix LilyLifestyle

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities and constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Our Phoenix office is seeking a candidate who wants to use and grow their technical expertise to successfully deliver projects across a variety of markets and building types. In this role, you will partner with project managers to lead the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of multiple building types—including high‑performance data centers, water treatment facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities—across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors.

You will lead teams of architects, planners, designers, engineers, technical experts, and project managers to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration and to champion design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability.

• 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 (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 a range of stakeholders (engineers, client, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc.)
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience as a licensed professional
• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required

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

Primary

Location:

United States-Arizona-Phoenix
Industry: Industrial

Schedule:

Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular Business Class
Job Posting Date:
May 15, 2026