Project Architect - Civic and Community

Project Architect - Civic and Community

HDR is looking for a Project Architect to join our Civic and Community Architecture Practice in either our Charlotte or Raleigh office. In the role of Project Architect, we'll count on you to:

• 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 project site in conjunction with 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 needed

Due to client contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Experience in the areas of civic and community facilities
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired
• Significant amount of contract administration experience, including running OAC meetings, reviewing applications for payment, and processing certificates of substantial completion
• Experience with value engineering exercises
• Ability to facilitate team-wide coordination meetings with all project disciplines
• Experience with commercial building permit development and processing
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up and 3-D Studio Max
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications:

• 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