In our 40+ years as a recognized justice leader, we have innovated programs and led the important conversations, developing best practices to access our justice system and expedite its efficient delivery, reduce the rate of recidivism and design for restorative justice. We not only design buildings, we understand the operational and functional drivers that mold these facilities - corrections and detention facilities, juvenile justice facilities, medical and behavioral healthcare, law enforcement and courts.
With our deep specialization and informed perspectives as leaders in both health and justice design, we combine a wide range of services with depth of experience to provide leading designs in behavioral and correctional health.
HDR is in search of a Justice Principal to join our growing practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve. HDR is a leader in innovative planning and design, client service and thought leadership on projects globally and throughout the region. HDR is home to world-class expertise and the Justice Principal serves as our client’s conduit to those capabilities.
Project and Sector Leadership Responsibilities
1. Local/National Leadership. Working alongside other practice leaders, grow a well-balanced, multi-disciplinary team; assess capabilities of staffing resources; recruit, mentor, develop and maintain expertise, balance all aspects of an expertise and design-driven top tier Justice practice.
2. Collaborate with Firm’s Leadership. Work with the Global Justice Director and firm wide leaders to implement key initiatives, investments and strategies for growth and practice development, obtain new project work, generate thought leadership, and contribute towards local office profitability.
3. Build Client Relationships. Develop strong client relationships and serve as a key client relationship manager on projects.
4. Manage Practice. Work closely with local Managing Principal’s to ensure that the practice is meeting the business objectives for the firm, national practice, regional practice and local office.
5. Local/National Responsibilities. Participate as a thought leader in professional organizations, activities and services that further the firm vision, value and relationships.
6. Represent and Advance the Firm. Increase the awareness and understanding within the community of the firm’s practice on a local, regional, and national basis.
7. Actively work towards meeting HDR sustainable initiatives. Elevate sustainable design literacy and ensure that an integrated design process is occurring on all projects. Responsible for spearheading AIA 2030 reporting for their design projects through HDR's 100% energy modeling initiative.
8. Share HDR's desire to drive compliance with our 3 Pillars: Towards a Regenerative Future, Community Well-Being and Transforming Project Delivery on all projects.
Marketing and Business Development Responsibilities
1. Proposal Writing. Lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFP’s and the development of written proposal responses. Develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm.
2. Interviews and Presentations. Lead the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews.
3. Regional Teamwork. Work and collaborate with the other leaders, marketing staff and design professionals throughout the firm to develop relationships and win work.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within courts/detention/corrections facilities and civic market in Florida
Experience and understanding of basic building physics, low carbon materials and high-performance design strategies.
Experience in sustainable and / or regenerative design.
PMP certification
LI-SA1
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification
Experience in sustainable and / or regenerative design
Experience and understanding of basic building physics, low carbon materials and high-performance design strategies
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
Desire to work towards the integration of holistic sustainable processes into design projects at early design stages
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
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.
