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HDR

Design Principal

HDR, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Design Principal

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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 Atlanta office of HDR 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 on projects locally and throughout the region.

The primary responsibility of the Design Principal is to champion design excellence for the local office/region. This individual must be capable of developing highly innovative, creative, integrated, and effective design solutions. Must have an established design reputation evident through design awards, publications, education, or other venues, and positive client references. Has 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 goals while meeting management goals and project budgets. Must 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 motivating others to join in the constant pursuit of design excellence.

Will be a key 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. Must be 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. Must be active in local, national, or international professional design-related organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities.

Experience on healthcare, science, or higher education-related projects.

Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture.

15 years related experience.

A minimum of 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.

Primary Location:

United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Industry:

Architecture

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Class:

Healthcare ARC

Job Posting:

Aug 14, 2024

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