HDR · 3 hours ago
Architecture TMT Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. The Architecture TMT Sector Lead role involves leading and managing TMT projects while ensuring high design standards and mentoring the architecture team.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Assist the TMT Sector Leadership and Project Managers in Project briefing, defining project scope, fee development and program planning for architecture services
Work as a Lead Project Architect on certain projects as needed by the Leadership team
Lead recruiting efforts, in collaboration with the Central Region Managing Principals, needed to further develop the architecture team
Support the TMT Sector projects by working with Architecture Leadership to proactively manage workload of projects by identifying and engaging appropriate Architecture staff to execute projects
Assist in maintaining quality design and delivery outcomes
Weekly status reporting in collaboration with the Central Region and Sector leadership team to identify project issues, changes to team requirements and resource planning in line with changing project deliverables and program
Provide quality construction detailing solutions at all stages that clearly maintain and uphold design intent whilst recognizing buildability significance
Manage and influence external consultants in a collaborative and consistent manner to encourage optimum performance and ensure timely receipt of agreed consultant deliverables
Review, comment and co-ordinate all received consultant information and ensure it is seamlessly integrated into the architectural design intent and associated architectural documentation
Conduct regular design and documentation reviews in line with HDR’s Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and check all project documentation prior to issue to maintain studio quality standards
Provide oversight and check in regularly with project teams, allocate work and track progress against program and budgets
Lead, motivate and mentor the project team members providing regular direction and oversight throughout all stages of the project
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings as needed by the Client Manager
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Conduct schematic design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with the Project Architect and other disciplines
Coordinate workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
Actively support business development through the maintenance of client and industry relationships
Identify opportunities and contribute towards the positioning and teaming strategy to win
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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