Aviation Architecture Principal

Aviation Architecture Principal

At 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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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.

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.

The primary responsibility of the Aviation Architecture Principal is to grow and develop the Aviation Architecture practice in the local and surrounding area. The Aviation Architecture Principal will focus on developing and winning new business relationships/opportunities with Aviation Architecture organizations and related institutions in the local and regional market. In addition, this role will oversee Aviation projects in a leadership role and participate in sector management as part of the local leadership team.

• Manage New England Area Aviation Sector Goals
• Collaborate with Aviation Architecture Leadership
• Grow Local Aviation Team
• Build Client Relationships
• Demonstrate Local Leadership
• Represent and Advance the Firm
• Business Development and Marketing
• Proposal Writing
• Interviews and Presentations
• Regional Teamwork
• Progress Tracking

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle
• Responsible for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity or number of staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on large-scale Aviation projects
• Knowledge and experience within the local, regional and national Aviation market
• Experience with successfully developing and executing targeted market and client strategies
• Interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Advanced credentialing desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, etc)

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

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 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance,…