Architecture Design Principal

HDR, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Design Principal for our Boston office with extensive experience and a strong design portfolio. The role involves leading design dialogue and mentoring junior staff while managing large-scale projects. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate commitment to sustainable design practices.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a compensation range of $190,000 - $225,000 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience as a lead designer on various projects.
• Professional architectural registration required.
• Experience with large-scale projects and project management.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and effective design solutions.
• Guide design concepts from selection to project completion.
• Mentor junior design staff and lead design teams.
• Collaborate across multiple offices and manage key projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Sustainable Design

Client Relationship Management

Education

Master's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Principal – Boston Office

We are currently searching for a Design Principal for our Boston office who will raise the floor and ceiling of our design capabilities through leadership of design dialogue, culture, and design excellence across our practice. In the role of Design Principal, we'll count on you to:

• Develop highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions.
• Bring an established design portfolio and reputation evident through design awards, publications, education or other venues, and positive client references.
• Guide initial design concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects.
• Set and support teams to meet design excellence goals while considering management goals and project budgets.
• Have experience and take initiative to teach and train other designers and interdisciplinary AE project teams in the essentials of design excellence and in the critical tenets of HDR's Design Philosophy.
• Effective in mentoring and developing junior design staff, challenging, inspiring and/or motivating others to join in the constant pursuit of design excellence.
• Be a key design leader at HDR with the vision and attitude to lead design efforts, including collaborating across multiple offices, while effectively partnering with project management and key leaders on all efforts.
• Identify, attract and retain key design staff, identifying and developing skills of internal design talent as well.
• Must be active in local, national and/or international professional design related organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• 15+ years experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities.
• Professional architectural registration.
• Experience in institutional clients in Healthcare, Civic, Education, Science, and Transportation Architecture.
• Proven track record of winning project pursuits and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Experience and/or interest in integrating sustainable building design.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Must be capable of leading a team and making client presentations.
• Ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the greater Boston area.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Boston: $190,000- $225,000.