About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Office Principal, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for leading, management, profitability and direction of a department or business unit
• Lead development, implementation and monitoring of office operating plan and budget
• Actively participate in development and implementation of the strategic plan for department development and growth in cooperation with business groups, marketing and operational management
• Manage activities of personnel within a department to provide high-quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results
• Establish and monitor department procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies, project contractual terms, and quality control procedures
• Provide overall department leadership in cooperation with the department management team and Project Managers
• Work cooperatively with and inform regional and area operations managers, business group directors and marketing managers in client development, marketing, key staffing needs and conduct of services
• Monitor department business indicators and plans, and take actions necessary to meet operational goals
• Oversee hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training and recognition
• Manage project staffing and workload balancing
• Maintain key client relationships and occasionally serve as Project Principal or Project Manager
• Communicate, implement, monitor and enforce company policies within the department
• Participate in department quality assurance of project quality control procedures, risk management reviews, business reviews and disputes resolution activities
• Provide signatory authority for the department
• Serve as a company representative in business and the community
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has extensive related technical management experience
• Outstanding leadership, communication and team-building skills
• Experienced in management and development of diverse teams
• Work cooperatively with company operations managers, business group and technical directors and marketing managers on departmental efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and promoting HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.