Northwest Region Education and Science Director

About the role

The Regional Education and Science Director plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of HDR’s Education and Science sector in the Northwest Region. This position reports directly to the Global Education and Science Director and is responsible for driving new business, overseeing impactful projects, and strengthening HDR’s exceptional reputation throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Development Strategy
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships within or outside the industry to support and achieve our strategic business initiatives.
• Define and implement sector business development priorities, focusing on research, market and competitor trend analysis, predictive analytics, and network building.
• Assist and coach pursuit teams in developing effective client capture plans, pre-marketing strategies and relationship building with target clients.
• Participate/support reviews for GNG, fee strategies and alternative delivery projects.
• Lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFP’s and the development of written proposal responses.
• Develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm.
• Lead the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews.
• Manage Education and Science Sector Goals - Establish annual fee goals, marketing budgets, and expected planning outcomes regionally and locally, in conjunction with local Education and Science Principals.
• Nurture Client Relationships - Develop and nurture strong relationships with key clients which may include individual facilities, systems and institutions throughout their region and local offices.
• Represent and Advance the Firm - Increase awareness and understanding within the community of the firm’s practice on a local, regional, and national basis.
• Implement Education and Science Initiatives – Assist with strategy for annual market sector communications planning, to elevate HDR’s brand and thought leadership throughout the education and science market.
• Drive Sector Growth - Assist in identifying, evaluating and recruiting new talent for the sector, from either outside or within HDR.
• Lead the ongoing evaluation and assessment of our practice at both the local office and regional levels to identify current and desired capabilities, including gap analysis of practice performance.
• Mentor, advise and nurture leaders, current and future, within each office in the Region and assist, where appropriate, with the development of each office team.
• Mentor and coach existing employees in our current service delivery approach to increase performance and effectiveness of our overall practice.
• Assist and support the onboarding efforts for new staff.
• Manage Successful Project Delivery - When and where appropriate, actively lead projects as Principal-in-Charge or in an appropriate capacity to advise client, and otherwise add value to our service, the project and the team.
• When and where appropriate, provide insights and guidance to our teams on our work on projects.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture, interior design or related field.
• Maintains professional registration.
• Professional experience in A/E/C industry, with at least two years of management experience.
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional education and science market.
• Forward-thinking and have a big-picture mentality.
• Experience with successfully developing and executing targeted market and client strategies.
• Capable of leading a team and making client presentations.
• Business development experience in education and science design industry.
• Team oriented and strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Advanced credentials (i.e., ACHA, LEED, EDAC, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an architecture, engineering, planning or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and or planning services.
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.