Office Principal (Lexington)

About the role

In the role of Office Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Lead development, implementation and monitoring of office operating plan and budget
• Actively participate in development and implementation of the strategic plan for office development and growth in cooperation with business groups, marketing and operational management
• Manage activities of personnel within an office to provide high-quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results
• Establish and monitor office procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies, project contractual terms, and quality control procedures
• Provide overall office leadership in cooperation with the Area management team and Project Managers
• Work cooperatively with and inform regional and area operations managers, business group directors and marketing managers in client development, marketing, key staffing needs and conduct of services
• Own the office planning guide process and take actions necessary to meet operational goals within office sizing, seating, and space
• Support hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training and recognition
• Aid in managing project staffing and workload balancing
• Maintain key client relationships and serve as Project Principal or Project Manager
• Communicate, implement, monitor and enforce company policies within the office
• Participate in Area quality assurance of project quality control procedures, risk management reviews, business reviews and dispute resolution activities
• Serve as a company representative in business and the community

Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation and monitoring of office operating plan and budget
Actively participate in development and implementation of the strategic plan for office development and growth in cooperation with business groups, marketing and operational management
Manage activities of personnel within an office to provide high-quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results
Establish and monitor office procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies, project contractual terms, and quality control procedures
Provide overall office leadership in cooperation with the Area management team and Project Managers
Work cooperatively with and inform regional and area operations managers, business group directors and marketing managers in client development, marketing, key staffing needs and conduct of services
Own the office planning guide process and take actions necessary to meet operational goals within office sizing, seating, and space
Support hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training and recognition
Aid in managing project staffing and workload balancing
Maintain key client relationships and serve as Project Principal or Project Manager
Communicate, implement, monitor and enforce company policies within the office
Participate in Area quality assurance of project quality control procedures, risk management reviews, business reviews and dispute resolution activities
Serve as a company representative in business and the community

Requirements

• Maintains a professional Engineering or Architecture registration and has extensive related technical management experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• Outstanding leadership, communication and team-building skills
• Experienced in management and development of diverse teams
• Work cooperatively with company operations managers, business group and technical directors and marketing managers on departmental efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and promoting HDR values

Skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

As an employee-owner at HDR, you will enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Employee engagement programs and initiatives
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $85,000 - $120,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

January 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer