Project Principal - Healthcare

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Principal in Healthcare, where your leadership will shape innovative architectural solutions. This role is pivotal in driving excellence across healthcare projects, ensuring design integrity, and fostering client relationships. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, manage complex projects, and mentor future leaders in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare architecture and thrive in a culture of inclusion and empowerment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Ownership

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Safety Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience with at least 7 years in project management.
• Proficient in BIM workflows and REVIT, with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ensure design integrity throughout projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to align project outcomes with user needs.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

REVIT

Microsoft Office

Estimating Software

Project Management Software

Job description

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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The Project Principal - Healthcare is a key leadership role within the Canada East Architecture group, responsible for driving excellence in healthcare projects of varying scales and procurement models. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive consulting experience in healthcare architecture, capable of delivering high-quality solutions while balancing design integrity, technical leadership, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

As Project Principal – Healthcare, your role will include:

• Providing technical leadership and ensuring design integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Translating business requirements into technical and design solutions.
• Engaging with stakeholders and technical teams to align project outcomes with user needs.
• Leading project design, delivery, and coordination from pre-design through construction administration.
• Directing and coordinating single- or multi-disciplinary teams through all project phases, from initiation to close-out.
• Managing projects of varying size, visibility, complexity, and technical scope.
• Overseeing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with client expectations and business objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining client relationships, contributing to marketing, contract negotiations, and project strategy.
• Leading design and production meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing staffing, workload, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle to meet schedule commitments.
• Tracking financial performance, adjusting work efforts as needed to align with budgets and schedules.
• Collaborating with Accounting, Operations, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implementing QA/QC procedures to maintain design and construction quality standards.
• Mentoring and supervising project teams, fostering professional development among less-experienced Project Managers.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Expertise in BIM workflows, with REVIT proficiency required.
• Exceptional ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Architectural Registration in Canada.
• PMP certification (an asset).
• Experience with DROFUS and other software integrating with BIM.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting: Mar 6, 2025

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.

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