Associate Civic Principal

HDR, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Associate Civic Principal to guide the Civic sector in the Great Plains region from Minnesota. This role focuses on developing a client base, leading pursuits, and directing project teams across community-focused projects.

You will foster relationships, coordinate design teams, and mentor staff while advancing HDR’s mission of resilient, sustainable built environment solutions. This is a client-facing, leadership position within HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver great work and develop professional networks.
• Grow your craft and aspire to the role of Civic Principal within our practice.
• Engage in business development, lead pursuits, and direct project teams.
• Maintain project oversight and ensure conformance to client expectations, quality, cost and schedule.
• Provide mentorship and collaborate with Civic subject matter experts on industry engagement.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.
We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

In the role of Associate Civic Principal, you will help guide the overall direction of the Civic sector in the local region and be part of the growing civic and community sectors. The successful candidate must possess the drive, skillset, and charisma needed to develop a client base and to augment an unrivaled reputation for the core Civic Team throughout the Great Plains region.

Responsibilities of an Associate Civic Principal include delivering great work, developing professional networks, growing your craft, and aspiring to the role of a Civic Principal within our practice. The role includes a variety of duties ranging from engaging in business development, leading pursuits, and directing project teams. Critical to this role is a commitment to developing and nurturing strong client relationships, beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through project execution.

Leadership Responsibilities

• In coordination with the local Civic Principal, contribute to the leadership andvisioning for the Civic sector in the local area / region.
• Assist local Civic Principal and leadership in reaching net fees booked goals.
• Contribute to or lead capture plans, qualifications, and proposals for Civic clients / pursuits.
• Contribute to or lead interview strategies and implementation.
• Learn / lead internal HDR marketing processes, such as GNG, Fee Development/Approval, risk awareness and data maintenance.
• Serve as Project Manager (or other roles as appropriate) on projects and prepare / negotiate project contracts.
• Maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
• Interface with clients proactively, by engaging them regularly through multiple channels.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to health staff and project teams.
• In collaboration with Civic subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting sector messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc.
• Actively cultivate of a network of industry partners for intelligence gathering and strategic development.
• Regular engagement in local relevant industry organizations.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• 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 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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Civic ARC

Job Posting

Jul 14, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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