Architect Jobs

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? 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. 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. The HDR Arlington office is looking for a Construction Project Architect to be the onsite technical expert in Bethesda, MD and will interact with the project management oversight team as the onsite representative. The Construction Project Architect will assist to resolve problems from minor to major scope and complexity. You will also assist in Quality Assurance and Control reviews of scheduled milestone packages with a particular emphasis towards constructability, coordination and value engineering. In addition, we'll count on you to: Represent a multidiscipline architectural engineering team during construction projects Negotiate, interpret documents and be a team player Conduct meetings with clients, contractors and our project representatives Conduct project observations to determine the progress of the work and general compliance with contract documents Coordinate and assist with providing clarification and enforcement of construction documents, including processing of contractor requests for information Obtain, process, document and maintain records relevant to a project, including but not limited to claims, change proposals and change orders, request for information, correspondence, payment application, contract documents, and other related documentation Demonstrate knowledge while performing QA/QC reviews Perform other duties as needed.