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Industrial Project Architect

HDR, Inc.
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Apr 28, 2026

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Industrial Project Architect
Our Phoenix studio 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.

In the role of Project Architect, 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.
* 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

Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

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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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Phoenix
Industry : Architecture
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Civic ARC
Job Posting : Jan 28, 2025
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