Design Principal: Lead Sustainable, Community-Focused Design

HDR, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Design Principal in the Miami office to champion design excellence across the region and guide projects from concept through completion. You will lead innovative design solutions for healthcare, science and higher-education initiatives, while mentoring other designers.

The role requires an established design reputation, client presentation skills, and collaboration with office management and discipline leaders. HDR emphasizes sustainability and community impact.

Qualifications

• Lead designer on a range of project scales and complexities.
• Experience on healthcare, science or higher education projects.
• Experience in sustainable and regenerative design.
• Understanding of building physics and low-carbon materials.

Responsibilities

• Champion design excellence for the local office/region.
• Guide initial design concepts from pursuit to project completion.
• Mentor and develop junior design staff.
• Collaborate with office management and discipline leaders on projects.

Skills

Lead designer on complex projects

Healthcare/Science/Higher Ed exp

Sustainable design

Building physics / low-carbon

PMP certification

Team leadership

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Design Principal in the Miami office to champion design excellence across the region and guide projects from concept through completion. You will lead innovative design solutions for healthcare, science and higher-education initiatives, while mentoring other designers.

The role requires an established design reputation, client presentation skills, and collaboration with office management and discipline leaders. HDR emphasizes sustainability and community impact.