Studio Lead – Architecture & Community Impact

HDR, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Studio Lead to oversee operations within our Architecture practice. The role focuses on managing production, staff development, and project leadership for diverse community-focused design projects.

You will coordinate with national directors and marketing staff to deliver proposals and production strategies, ensuring quality control and timely delivery while fostering HDR's employee-owned culture and collaborative environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional registration, license or certification may be required

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Studio Lead to oversee operations within our Architecture practice. The role focuses on managing production, staff development, and project leadership for diverse community-focused design projects.

You will coordinate with national directors and marketing staff to deliver proposals and production strategies, ensuring quality control and timely delivery while fostering HDR's employee-owned culture and collaborative environment.