Federal Principal (Science Focus)

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The Arlington Studio of HDR Architecture is in search of a Federal Architecture Principal with a Science focus 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 Federal Architecture Principal serves as our client’s conduit to those capabilities.
The primary responsibility of the Federal Architecture Principal is to achieve growth and market capture through strong collaboration between Architecture market sectors, client development leads and across business groups while building client relationships and identifying opportunities.
This position will work strategically with the Federal Architecture Market Sector Director, Federal Architecture team and Managing Principal to present the best teams and services to our Science clients that will allow HDR to successfully increase our federal market share in the Mid Atlantic. In addition, you will oversee projects in a senior leadership role and participate in practice management as part of the local team, securing successful CPARS.
In the role of Federal Principal, we'll count on you to focus on:

- Project Leadership Responsibilities
- Local Leadership. Working alongside Managing Principal and market sector leaders, grow a well-balanced, multidisciplinary Federal Science team; assess capabilities of staffing resources; grow, develop, recruit and maintain expertise, balance all aspects of an expertise and design-driven top tier practice.

- Collaborate with Market and Office Leadership. Work across the HDR matrix’s and other local Federal Principals to implement key initiatives, investments and strategies for growth and practice development, obtain new Science project work, and contribute towards office profitability.

- Build Client Relationships. Develop strong client relationships and serve as a key client relationship manager on pursuits and projects.

- Work closely with office Managing Principal to ensure that the local Federal Science practice is meeting the business objectives for the office.

- Public Responsibilities. Participate as a thought leader in professional organizations, activities, and services that further the firm’s vision, value and relationships.

- 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.

- Marketing and Business Development Responsibilities- Serve as Seller-Doer for the federal science market in DMV to reach net fees booking goals, supporting on BD activities as needed.

- Contribute to strategic/business development plans.

- 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.

- Interviews and Presentations. Lead the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews.

- Regional Teamwork. Work and collaborate with the other leaders, marketing staff and design professionals throughout the firm to develop relationships and win work and grow the book of work.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
- PMP certification
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in A/E/C industry on a variety of large federal science project scales and complexities.

- Knowledge and experience within the local and regional federal market.

- Ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team.

This position is subject to a governmental background check. Due to client contract requirements US-born citizenship is required.