Design Principal

About the role

The Tampa 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.

Responsibilities

• Champion design excellence for the local office/region
• Develop highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions
• Guide initial design concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects
• Meet design excellence goals while meeting 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
• Lead design efforts from multiple offices, partnering with office management, project management, and AEP discipline leaders on all efforts
• Identify, attract, and retain key design staff, and target and develop strategies for hiring senior and junior design talent
• Be a key design leader at HDR with vision and attitude to lead design efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience on large-scale projects
• Experience leading a team on projects and making client presentations
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities
• Experience on healthcare, science or higher education related projects
• 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
• Willingness to travel

Qualifications

• 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
• Willingness to travel

Skills

• Ability to identify, attract, and retain key design staff
• Leadership in mentoring and developing junior design staff
• Ability to meet design excellence goals while meeting management goals and project budgets
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Vision and attitude to lead design efforts from multiple offices
• Ability to partner with office management, project management, and AEP discipline leaders on all efforts

Benefits

As an employee-owner, you will have the opportunity to participate in shaping the future of HDR and benefit from the unique ownership model that empowers you to take an active role in driving the company's success.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts

Company Culture

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. HDR is committed to creating an environment where each employee feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic self to work every day. We support our Employee Network Groups to help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and valued.