Project Principal, Education and Science

About the role

We design spaces that change how people think, discover, and create. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Responsibilities

• Setting strategic direction for the Education and Science sector across the region
• Building and sustaining a high-value client portfolio through genuine, lasting relationships
• Leading pursuits from pre-positioning through close — and owning the results
• Directing project teams with the confidence of someone who's done it before

Requirements

• Proven experience winning and delivering complex Education and Science projects
• The drive to grow a market, not just manage one
• A reputation clients remember and competitors notice

Qualifications

• Experience working across science and education — with biotech, pharma, and academic clients
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience on large-scale projects
• Experience leading a team on projects and making client presentations
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Skills

• Experience on large-scale science and higher education projects
• Experience with biotech, pharma, or corporate science clients
• Experience with general higher education academic buildings and programs
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional science and education market
• Proven business development experience in education and science consulting industry
• Working knowledge of Revit

Benefits

As an employee-owner, you take pride in contributing to a company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative culture. HDR offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Company Information

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.