Design Principal

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?The Dallas office is in search of a Design Principal to join our growing practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve. Ranked #1 in both Health and Science in the World Architecture annual list, HDR is a leader in innovative planning and design, client service and thought leadership. HDR is home to world-class health and science expertise and the Design Principal serves as our client’s conduit to those capabilities. We envision a world where infrastructure gives back, water is protected, natural systems are valued, biodiversity is prioritized, nothing gets wasted, development is responsible, everyone can access renewable energy, and society is just. Come join us in making these goals a reality on all projects and the communities in which they are located.In the role of Design Principal, we'll count on you to:Develop highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective high performance design solutions.Have an established design reputation evident through design awards, publications, education or other venues, and positive client references.Guide initial design concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects.Meet design excellence and regenerative design goals while managing project budgets.Engage colleagues to meet firm-wide sustainable initiatives, elevate sustainable design literacy and ensure that an integrated design process is occurring on all projects.Teach and train other designers and interdisciplinary AE project teams in the essentials of design excellence and in the critical tenets of HDR’s Design Philosophy.Mentor and develop junior design staff, challenging, inspiring and motivating others to pursue design excellence.Lead design efforts from multiple offices, partnering with office management, project management, and AEP discipline leaders.Identify, attract and retain key design staff, targeting and developing strategies for hiring senior and junior design talent.Be active in local, national or international professional design related organizations.Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.Implement QA/QC procedures.Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications

Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.PMP certification.Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture.15 years related experience.A minimum of 7 years project management experience.Registered Architect.Experience on large-scale projects.Ability 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.Willingness to travel.Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.What We Believe

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.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 CommitmentAs 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.Primary LocationSchedule : Full-timeEmployee Status : RegularJob Posting : Aug 22, 2024At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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