Studio Lead: Architecture Operations & Design Leadership

HDR, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Detroit, Michigan seeks a Studio Lead to guide production and lead a multidisciplinary team in architecture projects that improve communities.

The role focuses on staff development, project profitability, and high quality delivery across public and private sector clients. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of experience, professional registration if required, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years experience required.
• 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.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Detroit, Michigan seeks a Studio Lead to guide production and lead a multidisciplinary team in architecture projects that improve communities.

The role focuses on staff development, project profitability, and high quality delivery across public and private sector clients. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of experience, professional registration if required, and strong leadership and communication skills.