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?Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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.In the role of Design Principal, we'll count on you to:Capable of developing 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.Have the ability to guide initial design concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects.Capable of meeting design excellence and regenerative design goals while meeting management goals and project budgets.Actively engage colleagues to meet firm-wide sustainable initiatives, elevate sustainable design literacy and ensure that an integrated design process is occurring on all projects.Have the proven initiative to 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.Effective in mentoring and developing junior design staff, challenging, inspiring and/or motivating others to join in the constant pursuit of design excellence.Design leader at HDR who must have the vision and attitude to lead design efforts from multiple offices, while effectively partnering with office management, project management, and AEP discipline leaders on all efforts.Capable of identifying, attracting and retaining key design staff, and will be responsible for targeting and developing strategies for hiring senior and junior design talent.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 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.What We Believe:

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.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 Commitment:As 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.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.Primary LocationSchedule Schedule: Full-timeEmployee Status Employee Status: RegularJob Posting Job Posting: Aug 22, 2024At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.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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