Principal Planner – Education

HDR • Denver, CO

20h

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?
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.
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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 Senior Architecture Planner, we'll count on you to:
Plan, organize and manage all phases of planning work for one or more major projects
Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature professional judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented planning and design phases of a project
Act in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical and regulatory aspects of architecture planning
Oversee development and implementation of plans for the utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, counties and metropolitan areas
Ensure that planning services are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements and corporate objectives
Interface with Project Managers to determine specific project staffing needs
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planner.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage all phases of planning work for one or more major projects
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature professional judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented planning and design phases of a project
• Act in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical and regulatory aspects of architecture planning
• Oversee development and implementation of plans for the utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, counties and metropolitan areas
• Ensure that planning services are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements and corporate objectives
• Interface with Project Managers to determine specific project staffing needs
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees