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Design Coordinator (Industrial Architecture)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Kansas City, MO, United States


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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, and we continually consider our impact on the world. HDR believes architecture is about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. Our Architecture practice contributes to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being globally. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This is a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Our Kansas City office is seeking a candidate with the desire to use and grow their technical expertise to assist across a variety of project types, with potential to support architecture work across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver efficient, scalable, and resilient environments.

In the role of a Design Coordinator (Industrial Architecture) , we’ll count on you to:

Evaluate, select and apply architectural techniques, procedures and modifications to architectural construction documents

Perform architectural assignments with general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding the expected results

May work directly with owners/clients to select and recommend procedures

Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews

Assist Project Architects, other Design Coordinators or BIM Specialists as needed, and take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Experience in Data Center and other critical facilities

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino and Grasshopper

LEED Accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Must possess credentials to obtain future registration

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration

Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process

Demonstrated graphic presentation 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.

Primary Location
United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

Job Posting
Mar 11, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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