Associate Technical Principal, Justice

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 09, 2025
At HDR, we are more than just a company-we are a community of employee-owners committed to making a meaningful impact. We foster an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic self and innovative ideas to work. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthens both our workplace and the communities we serve. Every role in our organization plays a part in shaping a better world. About the Role As an Associate Technical Principal, Justice, you will play a key role in shaping the direction of the Justice sector within the region while contributing to our growing Civic and Justice Sector. We are looking for a motivated and skilled professional with the drive to expand our client base and enhance our strong reputation. Your responsibilities will include business development, leading pursuits, managing project teams, and strengthening client relationships-from initial engagement through project execution. This role is a steppingstone to becoming a Associate Technical Principal, Justice offering opportunities to grow your leadership skills and industry expertise. Key Responsibilities Leadership Responsibilities: * In coordination with the local/regional/national Justice Principal, contribute to the technical leadership and visioning for the Justice sector in the local area / region. * Assist local/regional/national Justice Principal and leadership in reaching net fees booked goals. * Contribute to or lead capture plans, qualifications, and proposals for Justice clients / pursuits. * Contribute to or lead interview strategies and technical implementation. * Learn / lead internal HDR marketing processes, such as GNG, Fee Development/Approval, risk awareness and data maintenance. * Maintain technical project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence. * Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and support to Justice staff and project teams. * In collaboration with Justice subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, develop technical abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting sector technical messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc. * Actively cultivate of a network of industry partners for intelligence gathering and strategic development. * Regular engagement in local technical relevant industry organizations What We Stand For At HDR, we embrace diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a collaborative culture built on trust. Our employee network groups (such as Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, and Young Professionals) help create an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone is empowered to thrive. Are you ready to make an impact? Join us and be part of something bigger. Learn more about our story: HDR Our Story 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 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Chicago, IL: $135,366 - $193,380 Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago Industry : Architecture Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Justice ARC Job Posting : Jun 9, 2025