Architecture Principal – Education, Science and Sport

Job summary

The Principal will lead the Education, Science, and Sports sector in Eastern Canada by driving business development, client engagement, and market growth strategies. They are responsible for overseeing project delivery from design through construction while providing technical leadership and mentoring team members.

Job details

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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. The Principal – Education, Science and Sports is a key leadership role within the HDR Canada East Architecture group, responsible for driving excellence in project delivery, client engagement, business development and market growth across the Education, Science and Sports sector. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive consulting experience who can successfully balance strategic leadership, business development, client relationship management, and design and technical excellence. The successful candidate will help establish the vision and direction for the market sector in Eastern Canada. They will need to build and maintain a strong client network, lead pursuits and oversee the successful execution of projects in their sector. The Principal will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and collaborate closely with regional and national leadership to strengthen HDR’s reputation as a premier design firm for educational, scientific and athletic facilities. In the role of Principal – Education, Science and Sports, we'll count on you to: Market Sector Leadership & Business Development Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Education, Science and Sports sector in Ontario and Eastern Canada. Develop and execute market growth strategies aligned with HDR’s business objectives. Develop capture plans and lead pre-positioning activities for strategic pursuits. Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. Lead and execute pursuits from Go-No-Go discussions to strategy development, proposals, and interviews to contract negotiations. Maintain an active and visible presence within industry organizations and professional associations. Represent HDR at conferences, seminars, industry events and client engagements. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop presentations, publications and thought leadership content that promote HDR's expertise. Client Management Establish and maintain strong client relationships that generate repeat business and long-term partnerships. Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the project lifecycle. Understand client objectives and facilitate their transformation into successful technical and design solutions. Project Leadership Lead project design, delivery and coordination from pre-design through construction administration. Direct and coordinate single- and multi-disciplinary teams through all project phases. Oversee multiple projects concurrently while ensuring alignment with client expectations, budgets and schedules. Provide technical leadership and maintain design integrity throughout project execution. Act as Stamping Architect on projects where appropriate. Lead key design and production meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure successful delivery of projects meeting HDR standards for design excellence, technical quality and financial performance. Team Leadership Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team environment. Mentor and develop junior and intermediate team members. Support recruitment, retention and career development initiatives. Partner with local and national leadership team members to support HDR’s overall practice objectives. Promote HDR’s employee-owned culture and encourage professional growth throughout the organization. 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 Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in architecture 10+ years of relevant experience with a focus on Architecture in the Education, Science and Sports sectors. Demonstrated ability to lead a team on projects, lead client engagements, and win new work. Exceptional ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (written and verbal). PMP certification (an asset). Experience in BIM workflows, with REVIT proficiency Strong command of Microsoft Office, estimating/scheduling software, and project management tools. 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.

What you’ll do

The Principal will lead the Education, Science, and Sports sector in Eastern Canada by driving business development, client engagement, and market growth strategies. They are responsible for overseeing project delivery from design through construction while providing technical leadership and mentoring team members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, be a Registered Architect, and possess at least 15 years of related experience with 7 years in project management. Proven experience in leading large-scale projects and managing client relationships is essential for this leadership role.

Benefits

• Employee-owned culture • Professional growth opportunities • Inclusive environment • Employee network groups

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Architecture
• Project management
• Business development
• Client relationship management
• Strategic leadership
• Team leadership
• Design excellence
• Technical leadership
• Construction administration
• Mentoring
• Proposal development
• Contract negotiation
• BIM
• Revit
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Project Implementation
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Presentations
• Communication
• Management
• Coordinating
• Workflow Management
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Team Leadership
• Consulting
• Customer Relationship Management
• Project Delivery
• Collaboration
• Strategic Leadership
• Construction Management
• Autodesk Revit
• Business Objectives
• Technical Leadership
• Economic Growth
• Business Development
• Thought Leadership
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Scheduling
• Strategy Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Architecture License
• Microsoft Word
• Building Information Modeling
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Motivational Skills
• Project Design

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Art & Design
• Consulting
• Education
• Principal Architect
• Director of Project Management
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists