Transportation Architecture Principal

Boston, MA, United States

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The primary responsibility of the Transportation Architecture Principal is for strategic vision, leadership, mentorship, quality assurance, and commercial success of the Boston Transportation Architecture practice. We are seeking an experienced leader with focus on practice leadership, strategic growth and revenue generation of the practice to drive our annual plan. Candidates with relevant transportation agency, component and building design and project management experience with Public Realm, Aviation, Transit and Rail, Transit Oriented Development will be given serious consideration. The Transportation Architecture Principal must also have an established reputation evident through peer recognition, publications, education or other venues, and positive client references. Skillsets for this position include the ability to lead and build an architectural program in Boston as well as to support program development and projects across New England, including strategic planning, and business development efforts, while guiding initial design narratives, concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple project typologies with a high degree of complexity. This individual will increase the awareness and market presence of HDR’s transport architectural practice while contributing to the reputation of the firm, and will support select initiatives in the United States and Canada.

The Transportation Architecture Principal will work directly with the New England area transportation business group leadership, Market Sector Leaders, Cross-Sector Directors, and Business Class Directors to develop relationships with target clients and pursue new projects and programs in the region. The pursuit of new work will be in a collaborative manner with local designers, technical leaders, and global experts as required. This individual will oversee and direct the activities of Transportation Architecture personnel within the office including implementing annual plans, marketing strategies, public relations, project planning, financial planning and management, staff planning, professional development, and oversight and other related matters. The Transportation Architecture Principal may be required to lead and manage teams directly on projects.

This position seeks an architectural practice leader, who must have the vision and attitude to lead the Boston Transport Architecture practice, in alignment with HDR Transportation Architecture ethos, and lead collaboration with multiple HDR offices as well as outside subconsultants as needed, while effectively partnering with office and project management, and discipline leaders on all efforts. Must be active in local, national or international professional design related organizations related to Architecture Public Spaces and Transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Architecture

Experience in Transportation Architecture

Knowledge of current trends and experience with large, complex projects

Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills

Sustainable Design experience and LEED Credentials preferred

Preference will be given to local candidates with local project/client experience

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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

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Primary Location Schedule Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status Employee Status : Regular

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