About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The HDR Arlington office is looking for a Construction Project Architect / Engineer / Designer 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 / Engineer / Designer will assist to resolve problems from minor to major scope and complexity. You will also assist in Quality Analysis 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

* Assist owners in the preparation, review and processing of change orders to construction contracts

* 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

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Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field

* 10+ years' experience with field representation positions during construction

* Healthcare experience required

* Strong team and leadership skills and communication and relationship management skills

* Good with clients contractors and flexibility in assignments

* Strong knowledge of all local and state codes of Maryland, IBC, UFC, FGI, and other applicable federal and industry standard guidelines

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree

* Architectural Registration or Professional Engineer License

* Experience in Healthcare related projects and experience on Federal/DOD projects

* Preference given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.