Aviation Architecture Principal

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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. 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.

We are currently searching for an Aviation Architecture Principal in our Boston office. In this role, you will help guide the overall direction of the Aviation sector for the New England Area and be part of HDR’s Aviation Architecture leadership team. The successful candidate must possess the drive, skillset, and charisma needed to win new work and oversee large Aviation projects.

• Manage New England Area Aviation Sector Goals – Work closely with local office Business Group Manager and leadership to ensure that the Aviation Architecture sector is meeting the business objectives for the firm from a local, regional and national perspective.
• Collaborate with Aviation Architecture Leadership – Work with the Global Director of Transportation Architecture and firmwide Aviation leaders to implement key initiatives, investments and strategies for growth and practice development, obtain new project work, generate thought leadership, and contribute towards local office profitability.
• Grow Local Aviation Team – Working alongside office leadership and staff, grow a well‑balanced, multi‑disciplinary team; assess capabilities of staffing resources; grow, develop, recruit, and maintain expertise, balance all aspects of an expertise and design‑driven top‑tier Aviation practice.
• Build Client Relationships – Develop strong client relationships and serve as a key client relationship manager on projects.
• Demonstrate Local Leadership – Participate as an Aviation thought leader in professional organizations, activities and services in/around the region that further the firm’s vision, value and relationships.
• Represent and Advance the Firm – Increase the awareness and understanding within the community of the firm’s Aviation practice on a local, regional, and national basis.
• Business Development and Marketing – Coordinate regularly with the Business Group Manager and the Regional Aviation Director on all BD, marketing and practice growth efforts. Identify, qualify and develop business leads. Develop effective capture plans to convert leads to wins. Coordinate, collaborate and cooperate with local leadership and leverage their roles and assistance to build teamwork and maximize effectiveness and results of all BD and marketing efforts.
• 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…