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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 21d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the Education and Science architecture practice in the Georgia market by driving business development and managing client relationships. Oversee the full project lifecycle, including financial performance, staffing strategies, and the delivery of complex research and learning environments.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, professional registration as an Architect, and at least 10 years of related experience. Must have a minimum of 5 years of project management experience and a proven track record in higher education or science portfolios.
Full job description
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?
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, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll 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. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.
Associate Principal – Education & Science
HDR is looking for an Associate Principal to join our Education and Science Architecture Practice in Atlanta. In the role of Associate Principal for our Education and Science (EdSci) practice, you will help guide the overall direction of the EdSci sector in the Georgia market and surrounding area and be part of a dynamic and growing Higher Education and Science team in Atlanta. You will also contribute to broader regional growth strategies and help position the practice for long-term expansion. The successful candidate must possess the drive, skillset, and charisma needed to develop a client base and to augment an unrivaled reputation for the core EdSci Team throughout the region.
The role includes a variety of duties ranging from engaging in business development, leading pursuits, and directing project teams. You will also provide leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between client objectives, team performance, and delivery outcomes. Critical to this role is a commitment to developing and nurturing strong client relationships, beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through project execution. These client relationships will be essential to creating opportunities and maintaining HDR’s position for future work. Project types include learning and teaching environments, research and development facilities for academic, institutional, government entities, and corporate science projects where clients are developing the latest technology and products for propelling humanity forward. Projects may include a variety of teaching, research, testing, and pre-production facilities in the areas of life sciences, physical sciences, biocontainment, animal research, public health, and related support facilities. Project opportunities are largely within the Georgia market, but may extend to neighboring states and potentially abroad due to personal relationships, particular expertise, project needs, etc. On a day-by-day basis, you’ll be expected to:
• Contribute to the leadership and visioning for the EdSci sector in the Georgia region.
• Develop capture plans and initiate relationships with key new clients.
• Maintain an active and visible presence in the EdSci sector.
• Develop qualifications and proposals for EdSci pursuits.
• Contribute to or leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions.
• Contribute to or direct interview strategies and implementation.
• Prepare and negotiate project contracts.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge and/or Project Manager on projects as appropriate.
• Maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
• Oversee financial performance across projects, including proactive budget management, forecasting, and alignment of resources with strategic priorities.
• Direct staffing strategies and workload planning across multiple teams to ensure efficient and successful project delivery.
• Champion and ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures to maintain design excellence and technical rigor across all deliverables.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, building a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Facilitate coordination and alignment among internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Guide project teams through all phases of delivery, from initiation through close-out, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to project teams.
• In collaboration with EdSci subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting program messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc. related to facility design.
• Contribute to thought leadership and represent HDR in industry forums to strengthen market presence and influence.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years experience with higher education architecture projects
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
PMP certification or demonstrated leadership of large, complex projects or programs
Proven experience leading higher education, science, or research portfolios, including client development and repeat business success
LEED Accreditation, with demonstrated leadership in sustainable and regenerative design strategies (low-carbon design, LEED, SDGs, Living Building Challenge)
Familiarity with Fitwel, WELL, and AIA Framework for Design Excellence, with the ability to integrate these at a program or portfolio level
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale priorities while balancing strategic leadership and project oversight
Established or emerging network within the Georgia market with the ability to expand HDR’s regional presence, local candidates are preferred
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
10 years related experience
A minimum 5 years project management experience
Registered Architect
Must be able to lead a team on projects
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
Good planning and mentoring skills
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.
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ArchitectureHigher EducationLife SciencesBiocontainmentLEEDPMPFitwelWELLAIA Framework for Design ExcellenceSustainable DesignRegenerative DesignLow-carbon DesignLiving Building ChallengeMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementBusiness Development
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. 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.
So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
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Based on 71 listings with disclosed salaries, most art & design jobs in Atlanta, GA pay between $20k–$130k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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