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 and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings—it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. 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 and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them.

We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

About the role

In the role of Section Team Lead, you will:

• Take responsibility for operations of a 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 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
• 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture
• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship or permanent residency is required

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in similar project types, such as mission critical facilities, data centers, advanced manufacturing, water treatment, maintenance facilities, or similar
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
• Maintains a professional architecture license and is willing to stamp drawings

Benefits

As employee-owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule

Full-time

Primary location: United States-Tennessee-Nashville. Other locations: United States-Tennessee-Brentwood.