Office Principal

About the role

The Office Principal will lead the Fort Mill office, manage projects, and foster HDR's presence in the local market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement office operating plan and budget
• Participate in strategic plan development for department growth
• Serve as a company representative in business and community
• Support personnel within the department to provide high-quality services
• Establish and monitor office procedures and processes
• Work cooperatively with regional and area operations managers
• Own the office planning guide process
• Support hiring, performance evaluations, staff development, training, and recognition
• Maintain key client relationships
• Occasionally serve as Project Principal, Project Manager, or other critical project delivery roles
• Communicate, implement, monitor, and enforce company policies within the department
• Conduct quality assurance activities, risk management reviews, business reviews, and dispute resolutions

Requirements

• Strong understanding of engineering design and construction management
• Technical knowledge in site/civil, transportation, water and natural resources, solid waste, power/energy, and industrial
• Experience in business development, client management, project delivery, staff management, and office management
• Track record in the Fort Mill area
• High business acumen and strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Outstanding management and development of diverse teams
• Committed to quality, improvement, and promoting HDR values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field
• 10+ years of related experience
• Extensive related technical management experience
• Local candidate preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintains a professional Engineering or Architecture registration
• Experienced in management and development of diverse teams
• Committed to quality, improvement, and promoting HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits as offered by HDR.

Skills

Leadership, communication, teamwork, project management, business development, client management, and technical expertise in various engineering fields.

Benefits

Employee ownership, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.