Project Management Principal (Architecture)

Project Management Principal

The HDR Architecture business group is seeking a Project Management Principal in their Arlington, VA studio.

Responsibilities

• People
  • Direct supervisory responsibility of senior project managers.
  • Provide expert guidance and leadership to project managers, teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closure.
  • Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
  • Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers.
  • Mentor and provide career development guidance to junior project managers and staff.
  • Develop and enforce best practices, standards, and processes for project management, contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery capabilities.
  • Actively participate in the development of project management strategies, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and consistency in project delivery.
  • Facilitate post‑project evaluations and lessons learned sessions to ensure knowledge sharing and the ongoing improvement of future projects.
  • Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Performance
  • Lead and manage a portfolio of high‑value and complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks, working with the team to develop strategies to address challenges and minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
  • Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to budget and schedule.
  • Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Pursuits
  • Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key business leaders, stakeholders, and vendors to drive successful project outcomes and long‑term partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum 10+ years project management experience.
• Experience in the areas of federal, healthcare, and civic project types a plus.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• PMP certification.
• Preference given to local candidates.

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.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Arlington

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular