Industrial Architecture Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holiday

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Architecture Team Lead in Denver, Colorado. This role involves overseeing studio operations, staff development, and leading interdisciplinary teams to manage complex design challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecture with at least 7 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree.

The position offers full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, aimed at promoting employee ownership and health.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years experience in related field.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• An attitude of active participation in a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of production section including staff development.
• Manage studio staff and project workloads in collaboration with national studios.
• Lead coordination with local studios and engineering groups.

Skills

Strong communication and listening skills

Good leadership and organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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?

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, 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.

Industrial Architecture Team Lead Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, morale, and marketing support
• Take administrative responsibility for studio staff, including managing team utilization and balancing project workloads both within the area and in coordination with national industrial architecture studios
• Lead and coordinate services with other local studios, national industrial architecture studios, and engineering business groups
• Ensure that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through a proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage studio staff
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with Managing Principal, Project Managers, and other studio leaders on project staffing
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• 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. The package 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.

Location

United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry

Architecture

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular