Architecture Design Principal

HDR is seeking a Design Principal for our Boston office to raise the floor and ceiling of our design capabilities through leadership of design dialogue, culture, and design excellence across our practice. This role involves developing highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions. The Design Principal will guide initial design concepts from pursuit through successful project completion on multiple projects.

What You Will Do

Guide initial design concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects. Set and support teams to meet design excellence goals while considering management goals and project budgets. 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/or motivating others to join in the constant pursuit of design excellence.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Candidates should have an established design portfolio and reputation evident through design awards, publications, education or other venues, and positive client references. Must be active in local, national and/or international professional design related organizations. The role requires 15+ years experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities, with professional architectural registration. Preference given to candidates currently residing in the greater Boston area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement