Industrial Senior Project Architect (Northcentral)

About the Role 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well‑being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. Our office is seeking a candidate with the desire to use and grow their technical expertise to successfully deliver projects across a variety of markets and building types, with potential to support architecture work across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors. In this role, you’ll partner with project managers to lead the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of multiple building types, from high‑performance data centers that power cloud computing and the digital infrastructure the world relies on, to water treatment facilities that provide clean drinking water for entire communities, to advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities, among other project types. You’ll lead teams of architects, planners, designers, engineers, technical experts, and project managers to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. Responsibilities 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. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Architecture. Minimum 5 years’ relevant prior experience in the areas of industrial architecture, such as 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, such as engineers, client, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc. Experience with Bluebeam Revu. Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. Required Qualifications 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 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. Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $108,854 - $155,505 Illinois: $114,037 - $162,910 Colorado: $114,037 - $162,910 Locations Primary: United States – Nebraska – Omaha Other: United States – Missouri – Kansas City, United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis, United States – Illinois – Chicago #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.