Senior Project Architect

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

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?

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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 Montana offices are seeking candidates 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 Senior 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.

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 manage, develop, and coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team through all phases of a project.

Lead, select, train, and develop studio staff, including staffing, coaching, and coordination with Managing Principal and other studio leads.

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.

LEE/D 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

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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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits. {Montana}: $86,251 - $123,215

Primary Location:United States-Montana-Billings

Other Locations:United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Montana-Missoula

Industry:Architecture

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Industrial Architecture

Job Posting:Oct 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

196661

Job Type

Full Time