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Overview

HDR is in search of an Education & Science Principal to join our growing practice and world-class education and science expertise. We design research and education environments that inspire students to learn, researchers to discover and curiosity to thrive. We are leading the transformation of learning environments at the world's top academic institutions to better prepare the next generation's leaders.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and visioning for the sector in the region.
• Develop annual budgets for the Education and Science market sector coordinating with other local and regional leaders.
• Identify pursuit opportunities in the region developing strategies to incorporate them into our annual business plan.
• Build on existing client relations and initiate new relationships with key clients.
• Maintain an active and visible presence in the sector, allocating time in proportion to annual fee goals for the local region.
• Help develop qualifications and proposals for pursuits.
• Lead pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions.
• Direct interview strategies and implementation.
• Prepare and negotiate project contracts.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge as appropriate.
• Work closely with local leadership to maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to staff in support of career development.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other events promoting program messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 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

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with academic institutions in the State of California.
• Experience in higher education research labs and corporate developer S+T experience with client connections/relationships.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Advanced credentialing (e.g. LEED, Well AP, PMP, etc.)

What We Believe & Our Commitment

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 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.

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Location & Compensation

Primary Location: United States-California-Los Angeles

Other Locations: United States-California-San Diego

Typical pay range is $156,520 - $223,600. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Additional Details

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Industry: Architecture

Job Posting: Oct 10, 2025