Senior Design Principal & Team Lead for Complex Projects

HNTB; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Sr Design Principal Team Leader to interpret client goals and program requirements, guiding design goals for large, complex projects. You will mentor staff and oversee technical standards while collaborating with project architects and managers to ensure integrated, high-quality delivery.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in Architecture with extensive experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in Revit, driving design viewpoints that align with budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field and 12 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on all projects and ensures HNTB systens are used to deliver the design in a standardized manner.
• Prepares design concepts consistent with client’s goals, budget and schedule.
• Works closely with the project architect and protect manager in planning and implementing all work processes.
• Serves as subject matter expert on architectural projects of the largest size and/or most complex.
• Develops and presents design viewpoint on all projects. Ensures that a design solution, consistent with the program, budget and schedule is properly developed and produced.
• May mentor other team members, including those with less experience.
• Guides the development and implementation of practice-wide technical and delivery standards.
• Leads market sector leadership initiatives.
• Maintains strong client network with regular communication with clients and industry influencers outside of current pursuits and projects.
• Maintains and develops notable industry recognition and reputation as a thought leader through the largest projects, pursuits and trend technical research in select markets.
• Contributes to and develops content supporting brand recognition and thought leadership goals through all external mediums including but not limited to conference panel speaking, press articles and white papers.
• Provides input on recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards. Aids in establishing employees' objectives and provides feedback while coaching and mentoring their team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Revit

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

HNTB is seeking a Sr Design Principal Team Leader to interpret client goals and program requirements, guiding design goals for large, complex projects. You will mentor staff and oversee technical standards while collaborating with project architects and managers to ensure integrated, high-quality delivery.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in Architecture with extensive experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in Revit, driving design viewpoints that align with budget and schedule.