Industrial Senior Project Architect

We are hiring a Senior Project Architect (Industrial Architecture) to lead planning, design, documentation, and construction administration across various building types, including data centers, water treatment facilities, and advanced manufacturing plants. 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 industrial architecture, such as data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, or manufacturing. A minimum of 15 years of 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, clients, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc. Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Pennington, NJ or Columbus, OH area. US Citizenship is required due to client contract requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field. A minimum of 10 years of 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 in our employee‑owned culture is a must. Job Details Primary Location: United States - New Jersey - Pennington Other Locations: United States - Ohio - Columbus Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Job Posting: May 5, 2026 EEO Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr