Industrial Senior Project Architect (Southeast)

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? If you are interested in collaborating on transformative projects across a variety of markets, this role invites you to join HDR’s Southeast Region Architecture Group. Our focus spans Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering sectors, delivering projects ranging from high‑performance data centers and water treatment facilities to advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities. Location preference for this candidate would be Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; or Atlanta, GA. 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. In the role of Senior Project Architect (Industrial Architecture), we’ll count on you to: 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. A minimum of 15 years’ experience as a licensed professional strongly preferred 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. Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Charlotte/Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA area 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.