Education and Science Principal - (178294) 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.
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.
We are currently searching for a Principal to join our Boston office, to lead a team focused on planning and designing exciting spaces for colleges, universities, and commercial science. These places inspire students to learn, researchers to discover; they are spaces that promote curiosity and allow communities to thrive. The successful candidate will work together with architects, engineers, and other design professionals as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. We are an employee-owned, expertise-driven practice that balances deep technical knowledge with the highest degree of creativity which results in award-winning design.
We design facilities that support life-changing scientific advances and that foster discovery. We believe that at the root of all good design is an understanding of human behavior, and how the physical environment can affect these behaviors.
Primary Responsibilities In the role of Principal for our Education, Science and Community (EdSciCom) practice, you will help establish and guide the overall direction of this sector in the local market and elsewhere in the region. The successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to secure a robust client base and to solidify an unrivaled reputation for the core team throughout the northeast region.
The role includes a variety of duties ranging from annual planning to closing on pursuits and directing project teams. Critical to this role is a proven history and commitment to developing and nurturing strong relationships with multiple clients in the EdSciCom sector. Beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through (and beyond) the life of project execution, these relationships will be essential to creating opportunities and maintaining HDR's position for future work.
Responsibilities include:
Leadership and visioning for the EdSciCom sector.Developing capture plans and initiating relationships with key clients.Maintaining an active and visible presence in the EdSciCom sector, allocating time in proportion to annual fee goals for the local region.Helping develop qualifications and proposals for EdSciCom pursuits.Leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions.Directing interview strategies and implementation.Preparing and negotiating project contracts.Serving as Principal-in-Charge on projects as appropriate.Working closely with local leadership to maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.Providing mentorship and guidance to staff in support of career development.In collaboration with EdSciCom subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, developing abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting program messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc. related to facility design.Project types include learning/teaching environments and research and development facilities for academic, institutional, and corporate sector clients. Projects can include buildings for the life sciences, physical sciences, biocontainment, animal research, public health, and related support facilities. Project opportunities are largely within the northeast and mid-Atlantic region but may extend to neighboring states and potentially abroad due to personal relationships, particular expertise, project needs, etc.
Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management
• Must have experience on large-scale projects
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Working knowledge of Revit
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.
Primary LocationScheduleFull-time
Employee StatusRegular
Job PostingMar 6, 2024
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.
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