Managing Principal

HDR, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 168,977 - 241,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Managing Principal to lead the Minneapolis architecture studio, setting strategic direction, ensuring project quality, managing budgets, and driving profitability within HDR’s employee-owned culture.

You will collaborate with regional leaders, pursue new work with local clients, supervise teams, and integrate marketing, PR, and operations to deliver exceptional service across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of management experience.
• Professional architectural registration.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Service- and client-focused mindset.
• Experience with employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Minneapolis architecture practice and ensure profitability.
• Develop relationships with target clients and pursue projects.
• Oversee planning, budgets, and quality control.
• Collaborate with regional principals and national experts.
• Establish local office policies and marketing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Client relationship

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Overview

HDR is a employee-owned organization committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees are valued and respected. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work while making a positive impact on the world through our work in architecture and community design.

We believe architecture is about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. Our Architecture practice brings together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. The work range includes healing environments, learning spaces, research labs, civic landmarks, and infrastructure that influence how people experience the built environment.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change at a global scale within an internationally recognized firm.

Managing Principal – Minneapolis Architecture Studio

We are seeking a strong, local design professional to lead our Minneapolis architecture practice. The Managing Principal is accountable for strategic vision, leadership, quality assurance, and the profitability of the office to ensure the annual plan is implemented. The role requires collaboration with other Managing Principals across the region and firm to deliver exceptional service and grow the office.

The Managing Principal will work with their team and market sector leadership to develop relationships with target clients and pursue new projects in the surrounding region. Responsibilities include pursuing new work in collaboration with local designers, technical leaders, and national experts, and overseeing activities of personnel within the office including annual plans, marketing strategies, public relations, project planning, financial planning and management, staff planning and oversight, and other related matters. The role also involves establishing local office policies, adherence to corporate policies, managing project contract financials and budgets with Marketing and Project Management, and maintaining quality control processes. The Managing Principal may lead and manage teams on larger projects and perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years of management experience
• Professional Architectural registration
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Service- and client-related mindset
• Maintains professional or engineering registration and related technical experience
• Extensive experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare, Higher Education, and/or Science industry experience
• Preference for candidates in the local market

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We value life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, builds trust, and connects us closer to clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all contribute to creating an inclusive environment where each person is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our eight Employee Network Groups – Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals – foster belonging and provide opportunities to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership and well-being, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The stated compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location. (Full-time positions receive full benefits; temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Range: $168,977 - 241,395.

Job Details

Primary Location: United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Health ARC

Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026