Industrial Architecture Team Lead

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story. Each role at HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better, helping create stronger, more vibrant communities through architecture and design.

About the role

As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs, civic landmarks, and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This role is a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of the production section, including staff development, morale, and marketing support.
• Take administrative responsibility for studio staff, including managing team utilization and balancing project workloads both within the area and in coordination with national industrial architecture studios.
• Lead and coordinate services with other local studios, national industrial architecture studios, and engineering business groups.
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop, and manage studio staff.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Work cooperatively with the Managing Principal, Project Managers, and other studio leaders on project staffing.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial architecture or similar project types (e.g., mission-critical facilities, data centers, advanced manufacturing, water treatment, maintenance facilities).
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project types such as mission-critical facilities, data centers, advanced manufacturing, water treatment, maintenance facilities, or similar.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Paid time away, parental leave, and holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster inclusion and belonging.

Pay

Minnesota: $115,469 – $164,955 (depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location).

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.

Locations: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park or United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis.