Behavioral Health Principal

HDR•Dallas, TX

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. In the role of Behavioral Health Principal, you will play a pivotal role in advancing HDR’s Behavioral Health sector at the regional, national, and international levels, contributing to a world-renowned healthcare design practice. We are seeking a dynamic leader with deep technical expertise, passion, and influence to support complex behavioral health projects, cultivate client relationships, and strengthen HDR’s reputation as a leader in behavioral and mental healthcare design. The Behavioral Health Principal will be responsible for supporting the growth and success of HDR’s Behavioral Health practice by providing subject matter expertise, contributing to thought leadership, and developing new business relationships and opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
15 years related experience
A minimum of 7 years project management experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Architecture
Experience in behavioral health projects as a subject matter expert
Registered Architect
Familiar with current trends in behavioral healthcare delivery
Able to lead a team on projects and make client presentations
Experience in successfully developing and executing targeted market and client strategies
Desire to work towards the integration of holistic sustainable processes into design projects at early design stages
Experience in sustainable and / or regenerative design
Experience and understanding of basic building physics, low carbon materials and high-performance design strategies
Advanced credentialing desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, etc)
Must be willing to travel

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and subject matter expertise on multiple behavioral health projects concurrently across all phases of work.
Guide project teams in the planning and design of behavioral health environments that are grounded in evidence-based design, research, and industry best practices.
Support design excellence by advancing innovative, effective, and patient-centered solutions for behavioral and mental healthcare settings.
Collaborate closely with architectural, engineering, and specialty disciplines throughout all project phases to ensure integrated, holistic solutions that meet project, technical, and client objectives.
Provide guidance and mentorship to designers and team members to support quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with behavioral health clients, serving as a trusted advisor and key team member on projects.
Support the growth of new and existing client relationships by identifying opportunities to add value through expertise, insight, and strategic engagement.
Collaborate with Health Sector Leadership, including the Behavioral Health Director and Regional Health Directors, to advance sector initiatives and strategic priorities.
Contribute to thought leadership through participation in research, published content, presentations, and speaking engagements.
Actively engage in professional organizations and industry activities that support HDR’s vision and strengthen its leadership position in behavioral health.
Represent HDR within the behavioral health community at local, regional, national, and international levels.
Increase awareness of HDR’s behavioral health expertise and capabilities through industry engagement, advocacy, and relationship-building activities.