Project Architect III - PreK-12 Education
About The Position
HED is seeking a Project Architect III to join its PreK–12 Education practice in the Dallas office. The role supports and leads architectural work across project phases, from early design through construction, and requires technical detailing proficiency with moderate to minimal supervision. The position may include guiding and mentoring junior team members. The role involves leading architectural scope planning and coordination, producing coordinated construction documents, supporting code and regulatory compliance, researching materials and building systems, and overseeing construction administration activities under senior technical leadership. The position may serve as Architect of Record and sign and seal documents when determined appropriate by project leadership. HED describes its PreK–12 practice as creating learning environments that support educational excellence, community engagement, and student success. The firm emphasizes collaboration across architecture, engineering, planning, and design, and promotes mentorship, professional development, design excellence, technical rigor, and positive community impact. The position uses a hybrid work model with the option to work from home and regular in-office days. The office is a professional, open-space environment supporting collaborative and independent work. Travel to project sites is required for meetings and site observation, investigation, and evaluation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and licensure required.
- Minimum seven years of experience in the A/E 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 access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation.
- Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation.
- Visual acuity to perform job responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- LEED Accredited preferred.
- Passion for sustainable and resilient design.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and coordination of the architectural scope of work, including development and maintenance of 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 compliance under 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.
- May serve as Architect of Record as 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 for client, project, and construction meetings and for observation, investigation, and evaluation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
