Education and Science Principal
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
We are currently searching for a Principal to join our team focused on planning and designing exciting spaces in corporate and higher education science and research. Places that inspire students to learn, researchers to discover and curiosity to thrive. The successful candidate will work together with architects, engineers, and other design professionals as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. We are an expertise-driven practice that balances deep technical knowledge with the highest degree of creativity.
We design facilities to support life-changing scientific advances and foster discovery. We believe that at the root of all good design is an understanding of human behavior, and how the physical environment can affect these behaviors. We create sustainable facilities in which world-class scientists can discover cures for insidious diseases, explore new sources of clean energy, protect our resources, and improve public health—enriching people’s lives around the world. Similarly, HDR is leading the transformation of learning environments at the world’s top academic institutions to better prepare the next generation’s leaders.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Principal for our Education & Science practice, you will help establish and guide the overall direction of the market sector in the local region and be part of the #1 Science & Laboratory team in the industry. The successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to secure a robust client base and to solidify an unrivaled reputation for the core Education & Science team in the region.
The role includes a variety of duties ranging from annual planning to closing on pursuits and directing project teams. Critical to this role is a proven history and commitment to developing and nurturing strong relationships with multiple clients in the market sector. Beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through (and beyond) the life of project execution. These relationships will be essential to creating opportunities and maintaining HDR’s position for future work.
Responsibilities include:
Required Qualifications
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
Primary Location:
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Other Locations:
United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
Industry:
Architecture
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
EdSciComm ARC
Job Posting:
Jan 23, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
We are currently searching for a Principal to join our team focused on planning and designing exciting spaces in corporate and higher education science and research. Places that inspire students to learn, researchers to discover and curiosity to thrive. The successful candidate will work together with architects, engineers, and other design professionals as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. We are an expertise-driven practice that balances deep technical knowledge with the highest degree of creativity.
We design facilities to support life-changing scientific advances and foster discovery. We believe that at the root of all good design is an understanding of human behavior, and how the physical environment can affect these behaviors. We create sustainable facilities in which world-class scientists can discover cures for insidious diseases, explore new sources of clean energy, protect our resources, and improve public health—enriching people’s lives around the world. Similarly, HDR is leading the transformation of learning environments at the world’s top academic institutions to better prepare the next generation’s leaders.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Principal for our Education & Science practice, you will help establish and guide the overall direction of the market sector in the local region and be part of the #1 Science & Laboratory team in the industry. The successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to secure a robust client base and to solidify an unrivaled reputation for the core Education & Science team in the region.
The role includes a variety of duties ranging from annual planning to closing on pursuits and directing project teams. Critical to this role is a proven history and commitment to developing and nurturing strong relationships with multiple clients in the market sector. Beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through (and beyond) the life of project execution. These relationships will be essential to creating opportunities and maintaining HDR’s position for future work.
Responsibilities include:
- Leadership and visioning for the market sector in the region.
- Developing capture plans and initiating relationships with key clients.
- Maintaining an active and visible presence in the market sector, allocating time in proportion to annual fee goals for the local region.
- Helping develop qualifications and proposals for market sector pursuits.
- Leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions.
- Directing interview strategies and implementation.
- Preparing and negotiating project contracts.
- Serving as Principal-in-Charge as appropriate.
- Working closely with local leadership to maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to staff in support of career development.
- In collaboration with subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, developing abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting program messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc. related to facility design.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture
- 15 years related experience
- A minimum 7 years project management
- Registered Architect
- Must have experience on large-scale projects
- Must be able to lead a team on projects
- 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
- Must have extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional Education & Science market.
- Proven business development experience in Education & Science consulting industry.
- Ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team.
- Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
- PMP certification
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
Primary Location:
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Other Locations:
United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
Industry:
Architecture
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
EdSciComm ARC
Job Posting:
Jan 23, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Industries
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