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.
Workplace Principal
The Workplace Principal in the Workplace Design Group brings creative leadership with a strong sense of design and a commensurate portfolio. S/he sets the strategy, planning and design vision for the Workplace projects regionally across HDR and will collaborate and contribute to the design leadership of the local Interiors studio in alignment with firm-wide design goals and the vision set by the Director of Corporate Interiors and Workplace Design. In collaboration with office and firm leadership, s/he provides inspiration and strategic design direction for projects; leads the recognition, development and mentoring of talent; and actively pursues new business opportunities. A Principal in the Workplace Design Group embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, as well as an entrepreneurial approach to interior design as an integrated component of the firm’s total design strategy.
The Workplace Principal will join the Director of Workplace Design in building Workplace as a new business group for HDR, partake in developing processes for Visioning and Strategic Planning sessions, as well as programming, all in efforts to cohesively flow into the conceptual design of our projects. The Workplace Principal will also contribute to the development of thought leadership pieces and presentations addressing current trends in Workplace Design and Strategic Planning. This individual will leverage the strengths of and collaborate with HDR’s in-house human behavioral scientists, data scientists, and analysts to support the development of workplace strategies and solutions.
As part of a collaborative global practice, the Workplace Principal collaborates with the Interior Design Directors, engages local market sector leadership, and draws upon the expertise of multiple disciplines; leveraging the firm’s research, knowledge, and technical resources to deliver innovative and creative design solutions. S/he works with local marketing teams on fee proposals, RFP responses and targeted project pursuits. This individual must be a positive, low ego, team player, focused on collaboration and the betterment of the Workplace Design program at HDR.
Technical Capabilities
Although this is not a production focused position, it is critical that the Workplace Principal be able to leverage technology to present and document their ideas. This individual will not always have direct design support, especially if located in one of HDR’s smaller offices. The ability to produce presentation materials and workshop content is an important component of this position. Therefore, a working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/ Rhino (or similar), the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office suite is required.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in relevant design firm environment
• NCIDQ certificate holder
• ID license in state where applicable
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino (or similar), Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
• CID
• LEED AP
• WELL AP (or in process)
• Preference given to local candidate
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.
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, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. Typical starting pay range for this position is $123,025.00 – $175,750.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.