Northeast Region Director of Architecture

HDR; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits

Job summary

HDR is a leading global design firm seeking a Senior Architecture Practice Leader for the Northeast. You will sustain, grow, and develop HDR’s architectural footprint across the region, guiding multi‑disciplinary offices to deliver on HDR’s regenerative and resilient design goals.

You will partner with Market Sector Directors and regional leads to build a robust business plan, manage P&L, recruit and mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while advancing HDR’s employee‑owned culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in architecture or related field.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing regional or multi-office practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and client management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead business group initiatives for the region.
• Collaborate with Managing Principals to ensure growth strategies and office plans are met.
• Lead annual alignment and planning meetings and contribute to pursuit strategy.
• Support P&L management with regional leaders and recruitment efforts.
• Build and maintain client relationships and client satisfaction.
• Oversee staff development, training, and retention in the region.
• Travel to architecture studios and project locations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field

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?

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.

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.

This is a senior level role, serving as a member of the Architecture Business Group leadership team. In this role, you will be expected to sustain, grow and develop all aspects of HDR’s Architectural practice in the Northeast region. Working in collaboration with the Market Sector Directors and Regional Operations Directors, you will establish a business plan and guide and direct the efforts of HDR’s multi‑disciplinary offices and teams in the region to deliver or exceed the plan. You will be expected to directly contribute to the overall growth across the enterprise, benefiting all HDR employee‑owners.

The foundation of our architecture practice is grounded in three pillars: Toward a Regenerative Future, Transforming the Delivery of Design, and Community Well‑being. These aspirations describe what, how, and why we do what we do. Your leadership in this role will exemplify these aspirations, holding yourself and the Region accountable to develop and achieve the goals that move HDR toward the overarching goals of the three pillars and HDR’s long‑range strategic plan.

Expectations for this role include the overall leadership for the region. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and lead business group initiatives for the region.
• Work directly with the Managing Principals in the region to ensure growth strategies are in place and office operating plans are being met.
• Actively engage in all aspects of the annual alignment and planning meetings.
• Support the managing principals in meeting their goals in all aspects of their P&L.
• Build and maintain client relationships and client satisfaction.
• Work with office leadership in staff recruitment, training and development, guidance, compensation, and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with market sector leadership to support business development teams and achieve top‑line goals.
• Actively partner with market sector leadership to identify strategic hires/ talent gaps and aid in those recruitment efforts.
• Share responsibility with the respective Regional Operations Directors for joint management of the Profit and Loss of the Region, including management of revenue, direct and indirect costs.
• Engage in regular GNG and fee review calls and provide leadership guidance on pursuit strategy and project delivery approach to increase likelihood of project success.
• Assist with strategy for communications planning, to elevate HDR's brand and thought leadership throughout the local markets.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Engage in project delivery.
• Perform other duties as needed including regular travel to architecture studios and project locations within the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience
• Previous operational management experience
• Maintains professional registration and has related technical experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in health, education, science and/or civic industries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 12 years experience in related field
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other regional business group directors, regional and local office managers, technical and marketing directors
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Strong business skills
• 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.

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.) Anticipated compensation range: New York: $229,600 - $280,000; Boston: $220,416 - $280,000; Pennington: $211,232 - $280,000; Virginia: $183,680-$314,880.

Primary Location:

United States-New York-New York

Other Locations:

United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry:

Architecture

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Gen Architecture

Job Posting:

Jul 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.