We are currently searching for an Associate Principal to join our team focused on planning and designing exciting spaces in our higher education, science and research market group. 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. In the role of Associate Principal for our Education & Science (EdSci) practice, you will help guide the overall direction of the EdSci sector in the Texas market and surrounding area and be part of a dynamic and growing Higher Education and Science team in Texas. The successful candidate must possess the drive, skillset, and charisma needed to develop a client base and to augment an unrivaled reputation for the core EdSci Team throughout the region. The role includes a variety of duties ranging from engaging in business development, leading pursuits, and directing project teams. Critical to this role is a commitment to developing and nurturing strong client relationships, beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through project execution. These client relationships will be essential to creating opportunities and maintaining HDR's position for future work. Project types include learning and teaching environments, research and development facilities for academic, institutional, government entities, and corporate science projects where clients are developing the latest technology and products for propelling humanity forward. Projects may include a variety of teaching, research, testing, and pre-production facilities in the areas of life sciences, physical sciences, biocontainment, animal research, public health, and related support facilities. Project opportunities are largely within the Texas market, but may extend to neighboring states and potentially abroad due to personal relationships, particular expertise, project needs, etc. In the role of Education & Science Associate Principal, we'll count on you to: - Contribute to the leadership and visioning for the EdSci sector in the Texas region - Develop capture plans and initiate relationships with key new clients - Maintain an active and visible presence in the EdSci sector - Develop qualifications and proposals for EdSci pursuits - Contribute to or leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions - Contribute to or direct interview strategies and implementation - Prepare and negotiate project contracts - Serve as Principal-in-Charge and/or Project Manager on projects as appropriate - Maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence - Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to project teams - In collaboration with EdSci subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, develop 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. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field - A minimum of 10 years experience in higher education - Registered Architect - Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule) - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in related field - 7 years related experience - A minimum of 2 years project management experience - 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