Senior Project Architect

Job summary

The Senior Project Architect will lead multidiscipline teams through all project phases, including planning, design, documentation, and construction administration. They are responsible for ensuring code compliance, performing technical reviews, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality architectural projects.

Job details

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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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 Calgary office is seeking a Senior Project Architect with the desire to use and grow their technical expertise to successfully deliver architecture projects across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors. In this role, you’ll partner with project managers to support 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 work together with 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, 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 Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max . Rhino and Grasshopper experience 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 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.

What you’ll do

The Senior Project Architect will lead multidiscipline teams through all project phases, including planning, design, documentation, and construction administration. They are responsible for ensuring code compliance, performing technical reviews, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality architectural projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and be a Registered Architect with at least 10 years of professional experience. Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and strong knowledge of building codes and architectural documentation are essential.

Benefits

• Employee ownership culture • Inclusive environment • Employee network groups

Listed skills

• Architectural Design · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Autodesk Revit · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project management
• Multidiscipline team leadership
• Architectural design
• Construction administration
• Code compliance
• Technical reviews
• QA/QC
• Architectural specifications
• Autodesk Revit
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Sustainable design
• Planning
• Layout
• Detailing
• Grasshopper (Design Software)
• Influencing Skills
• Project Schedules
• Design Documentation
• Change Orders
• Influencing Without Authority
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• Architecture License
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Autodesk 3DS Max (3D Graphics Software)
• Research
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Architectural Engineering
• Construction
• Built Environment
• Management
• Cloud Computing
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Creativity
• Data Centers
• Disabilities
• Executive Sponsor
• Graphic Communication
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Operations
• Rhinoceros 3D
• SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)
• Sustainable Design

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Art & Design
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Management & Leadership
• Project Architect
• Architect
• Building Architects
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval