Civic Principal

HDR, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Dallas is seeking a Civic Principal to lead a team focused on planning and designing accessible, equitable civic spaces that define a community’s legacy.

You will collaborate across architects, engineers, planners and design professionals in a collaborative, employee-owned practice. The role requires a registered Architect with 15+ years of experience, including 7+ years in project management, and the ability to lead proposals, client presentations and complex contracts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and visioning for the Civic sector.
• Developing capture plans and initiating relationships with key clients.
• Maintaining an active and visible presence in the Civic sector, allocating time in proportion to annual fee goals for the local region.
• Leading the development of qualifications and proposals for Civic pursuits.
• Leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions.
• Directing interview strategies and implementation.
• Preparing and negotiating project contracts.
• Serving as Principal-in-Charge on projects 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Client presentations

Communication

Travel willing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Primavera P3

SureTrak

Prolog

Microsoft Office

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?
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.
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.

Civic buildings are pivotal in defining the quality of life in a community.We are currently searching for a Civic Principal to join our Dallas office to lead a team focused on planning and designing spaces thatare accessible, promote equity and equality, and help to define a community’s legacy.

The successful candidate will work together with architects, engineers, planners and other design professionals as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. We are an employee-owned, expertise-driven practice that balances deep technical knowledge with the highest degree of creativity which results in award-wining design.

Responsibilities include:

• Leadership and visioning for the Civic sector.
• Developing capture plans and initiating relationships with key clients.
• Maintaining an active and visible presence in the Civic sector, allocating time in proportion to annual fee goals for the local region.
• Leading the development of qualifications and proposals for Civic pursuits.
• Leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions.
• Directing interview strategies and implementation.
• Preparing and negotiating project contracts.
• Serving as Principal-in-Charge on projects 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Architecture or related field
• Business Development experience with civic architecture including public safety, courthouses, cultural, and administrative buildings
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design for spaces and buildings
• Current professional registration or certification in resident state
• PMP certification
• Familiar with Primavera P3 or SureTrak software
• Familiar with Prolog software

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

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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Civic ARC

Job Posting

May 19, 2026

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