HDR: Creating a Welcoming Environment
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 Role Makes a Difference
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. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings - its about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities.
Architecture Practice at HDR
As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, youll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities of the Managing Principal
The Managing Principal role at HDR is one where a collaborative attitude is necessary and expected. While you will be focused on the success of the Kansas City office, you will be required to work closely with other Managing Principals in the region and across the firm to implement sound business practices, bring the highest level of service and quality to our clients, and lead the growth of the office.
Key Responsibilities of the Managing Principal (continued)
To achieve success, the Managing Principal will work directly with their team and market sector leadership to develop relationships with target clients and pursue new projects in the surrounding region. The pursuit of new work will be in a collaborative manner with local designers, technical leaders, and national experts as required. This individual will oversee and direct the activities of personnel within the office, including implementing annual plans, marketing strategies, public relations, project planning, financial planning, and management, staff planning, and oversight, and other related matters.
Establishing Local Office Policies and Procedures
The Managing Principal may be required to lead and manage teams on larger projects as well as perform other duties as needed. This position will be responsible for establishing local office policies, procedures, and adherence to corporate policies, project contract, financial, fee, and budget information in conjunction with Marketing and Project Management, and establishment and/or maintenance of quality control processes and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
What We Believe ----------------
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others 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
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/Latina, 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.