Education and Science Principal

About the role

We are seeking a Principal to lead the Education and Science practice in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our team designs spaces that transform how people think, discover, and create, and we are looking for someone who can set strategic direction, build a strong client portfolio, and lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Setting strategic direction for the Education and Science sector across the region
• Building and sustaining a high-value client portfolio through genuine, lasting relationships
• Leading pursuits from pre-positioning through close — and owning the results
• Directing project teams with the confidence of someone who's done it before

Requirements

• Proven experience winning and delivering complex Education and Science projects
• The drive to grow a market, not just manage one
• A reputation clients remember and competitors notice

Qualifications

• Experience working across science and education — with biotech, pharma, and academic clients
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience on large-scale projects
• Minimum 7 years project management experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional science and education market
• Proven business development experience in education and science consulting industry
• Working knowledge of Revit
• Willing to travel
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale science and higher education projects
• Experience with biotech, pharma, or corporate science clients
• Experience with general higher education academic buildings and programs
• 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

Benefits

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Employee Status

This position is regular.

Business Class

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Arlington
Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen