Federal Principal; Science Focus

Federal Principal (Science Focus) - ( 190090 )

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We 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. By championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability and pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment.

The primary responsibility of the Federal Architecture Principal is to achieve growth and market capture through strong collaboration between Architecture market sectors, client development leads and across business groups while building client relationships and identifying opportunities.

In the role of Federal Principal, we’ll count on you to focus on:

• Local Leadership. Working alongside Managing Principal and market sector leaders, grow a well‑balanced, multidisciplinary Federal Science team; assess capabilities of staffing resources; grow, develop, recruit and maintain expertise, balance all aspects of an expertise and design‑driven top tier practice.
• Collaborate with Market and Office Leadership. Work across the HDR matrix and other local Federal Principals to implement key initiatives, investments and strategies for growth and practice development, obtain new Science project work, and contribute towards office profitability.
• Build Client Relationships. Develop strong client relationships and serve as a key client relationship manager on pursuits and projects.
• Work closely with office Managing Principal to ensure that the local Federal Science practice is meeting the business objectives for the office.
• Public Responsibilities. Participate as a thought leader in professional organizations, activities, and services that further the firm’s vision, value and relationships.

• Serve as Seller‑Doer for the federal science market in DMV to reach net fees booking goals, supporting on BD activities as needed.
• Contribute to strategic/business development plans.
• Proposal Writing:
  Lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFPs and the development of written proposal responses. Develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualification packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm.
• Interviews and Presentations:
  Lead the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews.
• Regional Teamwork:
  Work and collaborate with the other leaders, marketing staff and design professionals throughout the firm to develop relationships and win work and grow the book of work.

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• PMP certification.

• 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,…