Project Management Principal (Architecture)

HDR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Management Principal in their Arlington, VA studio. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage high-value projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, PMP certification, and over 10 years of project management experience.

The ideal candidate will lead senior project managers, develop project strategies, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards. The role offers full-time employment in a dynamic architectural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years project management experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience in federal, healthcare, and civic project types.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of complex projects.
• Direct supervisory responsibility of senior project managers.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Project Management Principal

The HDR Architecture business group is seeking a Project Management Principal in their Arlington, VA studio.

Responsibilities

• People
  • Direct supervisory responsibility of senior project managers.
  • Provide expert guidance and leadership to project managers, teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closure.
  • Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
  • Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers.
  • Mentor and provide career development guidance to junior project managers and staff.
  • Develop and enforce best practices, standards, and processes for project management, contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery capabilities.
  • Actively participate in the development of project management strategies, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and consistency in project delivery.
  • Facilitate post‑project evaluations and lessons learned sessions to ensure knowledge sharing and the ongoing improvement of future projects.
  • Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Performance
  • Lead and manage a portfolio of high‑value and complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks, working with the team to develop strategies to address challenges and minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
  • Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to budget and schedule.
  • Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Pursuits
  • Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key business leaders, stakeholders, and vendors to drive successful project outcomes and long‑term partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum 10+ years project management experience.
• Experience in the areas of federal, healthcare, and civic project types a plus.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• PMP certification.
• Preference given to local candidates.

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.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Arlington

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular