HDR · 1 day ago
Education and Science Principal
HDR is a leader in designing research and education environments that inspire students to learn and researchers to discover. In the role of Principal for our Education and Science practice, you will help establish the vision and guide the overall direction of the market sector in the local region.
Responsibilities
Leadership and visioning for the sector in the region
Developing capture plans and initiating relationships with key clients
Maintaining an active and visible presence in the sector, allocating time in proportion to annual fee goals for the local region
Helping develop qualifications and proposals for pursuits
Leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions
Directing interview strategies and implementation
Preparing and negotiating project contracts
Serving as Principal-in-Charge 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 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
15 years related experience
A minimum 7 years project management experience
Registered Architect
Must have experience on large-scale projects
Must be able to lead a team on projects and make client presentations
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 is a must
Preferred
Experience on large-scale science and education projects
Experience with biotech, pharma, and corporate science clients
Experience with general higher education academic buildings and programs
Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional science and education market
Proven business development experience in education and science consulting industry
Working knowledge of Revit
Willing to travel
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
The Magnificent Mile Association
2025-11-11
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