Industrial Architecture Team Lead

Industrial Architecture Team Lead

At HD R, 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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. Learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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 worldwide. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs, civic landmarks, infrastructure—your work influences how individuals experience the world.

In this role, we’ll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for the operations of the production section including staff development, morale, and marketing support.
• Take administrative responsibility for studio staff, managing team utilization and balancing project workloads within the area and with national industrial architecture studios.
• Lead and coordinate services with other local studios, national industrial architecture studios, and engineering business groups.
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management systems.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage studio staff.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
• Work cooperatively with Managing Principal, Project Managers, and other studio leaders on project staffing.

Perform other duties as needed.

• A minimum of 5 years experience in similar project types, such as mission critical facilities, data centers, advanced manufacturing, water treatment, maintenance facilities.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Maintains a professional architecture license and is willing to stamp drawings.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

We are employee‑owned and have eight Employee Network Groups that foster belonging and empowerment.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.