Education and Science Principal

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 145,376 - 207,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits (medical, dental, eyes

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Denver seeks a Principal for Education & Science to lead the regional sector, set strategy, and build client relationships.

The role emphasizes large-scale project leadership, business development, and mentorship within HDR's employee-owned culture. Travel is required, and candidates should have architecture registration and extensive market knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; 15 years related experience.
• Minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience on large-scale projects.
• Ability to lead a team and present to clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Extensive knowledge of local and regional market.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel.
• Commitment to an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for the sector in the region.
• Develop capture plans and build client relationships.
• Mentor staff and support career development.
• Oversee project contracts and interview strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
• Promote industry presence through abstracts and presentations.
• Lead pursuits and strategy discussions.
• Manage project oversight from concept to delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Client Presentations

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Principal – Education & Science

HDR's Denver Architecture studio is in search of a Principal to join our growing practice and world-class Education and Science expertise.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and visioning for the sector in the region.
• Developing capture plans and initiating relationships with key clients.
• Maintaining an active and visible presence in the sector.
• Allocating time in proportion to annual fee goals for the local region.
• Help develop qualifications and proposals for pursuits.
• Leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions.
• Directing interview strategies and implementation.
• Preparing and negotiating project contracts.
• Serving as Principal-in-Charge 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.
• Be a good partner with local and national Design and Operations Leadership to elevate the practice, augment our inclusive culture, build the team, and deliver on our promises.
• 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 related to facility design.

Project types include learning and teaching environments and research and development facilities for academic, institutional, government, and corporate sector clients. Projects may include a variety of facilities in the areas of life sciences, physical sciences, biocontainment, animal research, public health, general academics, student wellness, residence halls, libraries, and related support facilities. Project opportunities are largely within the region, but may extend to neighboring states and potentially abroad due to personal relationships, particular expertise, project needs, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale science and education projects.
• Experience with biotech, pharma, and corporate science clients.
• Experience with general higher education academic buildings and programs.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional science and education market.
• Proven business development experience in education and science consulting industry.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.

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.) Pay Range: $145,376 - $207,680

Location: Denver, Colorado, USA