%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EEach and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EWe believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClass850C93A2FA8A47B9951CD899F69D5EC1%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrincipal, Education and Science%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe design spaces that change how people think, discover, and create — and we%27re looking for a Principal to help lead that work in the Southeast.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EOur Education and Science practice shapes research labs, academic institutions, and corporate life science environments for the world%27s most ambitious clients. 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That belief drives everything we do, from the first client conversation to ribbon cutting.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you%27ll own:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ESetting strategic direction for the Education and Science sector across the region%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EBuilding and sustaining a high-value client portfolio through genuine, lasting relationships%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ELeading pursuits from pre-positioning through close — and owning the results%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EDirecting project teams with the confidence of someone who%27s done it before%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:50%;margin-left:.5in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you bring:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EProven experience winning and delivering complex Education and Science projects%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EThe drive to grow a market, not just manage one%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EA reputation clients remember and competitors notice%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:50%;margin-left:.5in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat We%27re Looking For:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EYou have experience working across science and education — with biotech, pharma, and academic clients — and an understanding of what these environments need to succeed. 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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture
- 15 years related experience
- A minimum 7 years project management experience
- Registered Architect
- Must have experience on large-scale projects
- Must be able to lead a team on projects and make 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
- Must be willing to travel
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.