HDR

Associate Design Principal

HDR • $90K — $130K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in design
  • Registered Architect
  • Proficient in Autodesk Revit and related tools
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated graphic presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative and effective design solutions
  • Guide initial design concepts through project completion
  • Support teams in meeting design excellence goals
  • Teach and train designers on design excellence
  • Mentor junior design staff to inspire excellence
  • Lead design efforts while collaborating across offices
  • Attract and retain key design talent

Benefits

  • Active participation in employee-owned culture
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to local, national, and international design organizations
  • Engagement in community and industry events
Full Job Description
We are currently searching for an Associate Design Principal for our Boston office who is a talented design leader looking to lead across the firm to help us raise the floor and ceiling of our design capabilities through leadership of design dialogue, culture, and design excellence across our practice. In the role of Associate Design Principal, we'll count on you to:
  • Develop highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions.
  • Bring a strong design portfolio and developing reputation demonstrated through design work, awards, publications, education or other venues, with positive client references.
  • 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.
  • Have the aptitude and 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.
  • Be a contributing design leader at HDR with the vision and attitude to grow and lead design efforts, including collaborating across multiple offices, while effectively partnering with project management and key leaders on all efforts.
  • Identify, attract and retain key design staff, identifying and developing skills of internal design talent as well.
  • Must be active in local, national and/or international professional design related organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Architecture or closely related field.
  • 10+ years experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities.
  • Professional architectural registration.
  • Experience in institutional clients in Healthcare, Civic, Education, Science, and Transportation Architecture ideal
  • Proven record of winning project pursuits and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Experience and/or interest in integrating sustainable building design.
  • Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Must be capable of leading a team and making client presentations.
  • Ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team.
  • Preference given to candidates currently residing in the greater Boston area
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee
#LI-MJ1 Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
  • A minimum of 10 years experience
  • Registered Architect
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
  • Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
  • Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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