Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Registered Architect
5+ years of professional experience
Proficient in Autodesk Revit and related tools
Excellent written and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
Responsibilities
Lead a multidisciplinary team on architectural projects
Independently coordinate project phases with team members
Facilitate meetings with clients and governing agencies
Conduct site work sessions with project manager and team
Oversee team workload to ensure timely document completion
Review architectural documents for interdisciplinary conflicts
Perform quality assurance and technical reviews
Benefits
An employee-owned culture fostering active participation
Opportunities for professional development
Potential for hands-on project leadership experience
Full Job Description
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
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Architecture
Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research 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
Experience guiding a team of junior designers
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with SketchUp a plus, but not required
Willing to travel on a semi-regular basis to project sites
Qualifications
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
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
