HDR · 9 hours ago
Federal Architecture Principal
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $198K/yr
15+ years expHDR is a company that fosters a culture of inclusion and community impact. They are seeking a Federal Architecture Principal to lead client relationships, manage practice objectives, and drive business development in the federal architecture market.
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Responsibilities
Local Leadership. Working alongside other sector leaders, grow a well-balanced, multidisciplinary Federal team; assess capabilities of staffing resources; grow, develop, recruit and maintain expertise, balance all aspects of an expertise and design-driven top tier practice
Collaborate with Firm’s Leadership. Work across the HDR matrix’s Sector and Regional Directors to implement key initiatives, investments and strategies for growth and practice development, obtain new project work, and contribute towards region profitability
Build Client Relationships. Develop strong client relationships and serve as a key client relationship manager on pursuits and projects
Manage Practice. Work closely with office Managing Principals to ensure that the Federal practice is meeting the business objectives for the firm, national practice, regional practice and local offices
Public Responsibilities. Participate as a thought leader in professional organizations, activities and services that further the firm’s vision, value and relationships
Represent and Advance the Firm. Increase the awareness and understanding within the community of the firm’s practice on a local, regional, and national basis
Serve as Business Development lead for the federal architecture market in the central region to reach net fees booking goals
Contribute to strategic/business development plans
Support team development in new offices engaged in Federal Architecture in the region
Support Fed Architecture program and principals on BD activities as needed in the region
Proposal Writing. Lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFP’s and the development of written proposal responses. Develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm
Interviews and Presentations. Lead the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews
Regional Teamwork. Work and collaborate with the other leaders, marketing staff and design professionals throughout the firm and particularly within the firm’s Federal Architecture Central Region to develop relationships and win work and grow the book of work
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
Minimum 15+ years of experience in A/E/C industry on a variety of federal project scales and complexities
Knowledge and experience within the local and regional federal market
Ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
PMP certification
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
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