Associate Federal 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each 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. 

 

Responsibilities of an Associate Federal Principal include delivering great work, developing professional networks, growing your craft, and aspiring to the role of a Federal Principal within our practice. The role includes a variety of duties ranging from engaging in business development, leading pursuits, and directing project teams. Critical to this role is a commitment to developing and nurturing strong client relationships, beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through project execution.

Leadership Responsibilities:
·In coordination with the cost center Managing Principal and Federal Architecture Director, contribute to the leadership and visioning for the federal architecture practice in the local area / region.
·Assist local leadership in reaching net fees booked goals.
· Contribute to or lead capture plans, qualifications, and proposals for federal clients / pursuits, including but not limited to federal civic, healthcare, research/laboratory, and DoD projects.
·Contribute to or lead interview strategies and implementation.
· Learn / lead internal HDR marketing processes, such as GNG, Fee Development/Approval, risk awareness and data maintenance.
·Serve as Project Manager (or other roles as appropriate) on projects and prepare / negotiate project contracts.
·Maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
·Interface with clients proactively, by engaging them regularly through multiple channels.
· Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to health staff and project teams.
· In collaboration with subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting sector messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc.
· Actively cultivate of a network of industry partners for intelligence gathering and strategic development.
· Regular engagement in local relevant industry organizations

Preferred Qualifications

•    Master's degree in Architecture

•    Experience in the areas of federal facilities

•    Interest in sustainable design/LEED

•    Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max, Rhino and Grasshopper
 

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Good planning and mentoring skills
• 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.