Project Architect III - PreK-12 Education
About The Position
HED is seeking a passionate Project Architect III to join its growing PreK–12 Education practice in the Dallas office. The role leads architectural project work from planning and coordination through construction documentation and administration, with a focus on educational facilities. The position requires technical detailing proficiency, coordination across design disciplines, code compliance, and the ability to work with moderate to minimal supervision. It may include mentoring junior team members and may serve as Architect of Record, including signing and sealing documents when appropriate. The PreK–12 practice creates learning environments intended to support educational excellence, community engagement, and student success. HED is an integrated design firm bringing together architects, engineers, planners, and designers. The role collaborates with school districts, educational stakeholders, consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to deliver thoughtful, sustainable, high-performing projects. HED describes a culture centered on teamwork, inclusion, meaningful impact, adaptability, growth, and strong performance. The position works in a flexible hybrid environment, balancing work from home with regular in-office collaboration. The office is a professional open-space environment supporting collaborative and independent work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and professional licensure required.
- At least seven years of experience in the architecture/engineering industry.
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Demonstrated experience delivering California PreK–12 educational facilities projects.
- Strong working knowledge of educational facility design standards.
- Comprehensive understanding of coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
- Ability to travel to and from project sites and access existing and new sites for project-related purposes.
- Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation, and visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- LEED Accredited, with a passion for sustainable and resilient design.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and coordination of the architectural scope of work, including developing and maintaining the Discipline Work Plan in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Produce and manage coordinated construction documents that meet firm quality standards, technical accuracy, and code requirements in accordance with the HED Design Process.
- Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants to ensure technical alignment, design integrity, and consistency across disciplines.
- Support code interpretation and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction for permitting and approvals.
- Research materials, products, and building systems to inform detailing and specification development.
- Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and field reports, under senior technical leadership.
- Serve as Architect of Record when determined by project leadership, and sign and seal documents as appropriate.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and support development of technical standards.
- Travel to project sites and attend client, project, and construction meetings; access sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
