Sector Leader - Healthcare

About the role

The Sector Leader role at HED represents a dynamic bridge between technical design leadership and market-facing business development. As a Principal-in-Charge (PIC), you will lead complex projects while simultaneously expanding HED's influence within your sector.

Essential Functions

• Technical/Design Leadership - Serve as Principal-in-Charge (PIC) on projects, ensuring design excellence, technical rigor, and successful delivery across all phases. Lead project delivery teams by setting clear performance expectations, fostering a culture of quality, creativity, and accountability. Promote integration of DEI, sustainability, and quality excellence within both project work and client engagement.

• Sector Development and Business Growth - Lead sector-specific pursuits with increased independence and strategic foresight, aligning project opportunities with firm capabilities. Build and nurture long-term client relationships based on trust, collaboration, and shared values across regional markets. Collaborate closely with sector peers and marketing teams to shape compelling messaging and strategic campaign efforts. Identify emerging sector trends, innovation opportunities, and client challenges to help shape the future direction of HED's market approach.

• Thought Leadership and Mentorship - Author, contribute to, and present sector insights through blogs, industry panels, conferences, and other thought leadership platforms. Guide and mentor mid-level professionals in technical design development, project leadership, and sector positioning.

• Chargeability and Engagement - Balance approximately 50% chargeable work with 50% business development, external engagement, and sector leadership activities.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.

• Active professional licensure strongly preferred.

• Minimum 12 years of industry experience with a proven record in technical project leadership and client development.

• Demonstrated expertise in sector-specific markets, with growing influence among clients and peers.

• Demonstrated experience in medical planning, market analysis and strategic planning for healthcare institutions preferred.

• Proficiency with Revit, Deltek Vision, MS Teams, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM platforms.