Our Nashville office is seeking a candidate 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 lead 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 Design Manager, we'll count on you to
Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
Take responsibility for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
Implement QA/QC procedures
Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Architecture
PMP Certification
Relevant prior experience in the areas of industrial architecture, such as data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, manufacturing, etc.
LEED Accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design
Experience facilitating meetings with a range of stakeholders, such as engineers, client, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc
Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship or permanent residency is required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
10 years related experience
A minimum 5 years project management experience
Registered Architect
Must be able to lead a team on projects
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
Good planning and mentoring 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.
