Regional Commissioning Project Principal

HDR•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Regional Commissioning Project Principal to lead client relationships, market development, and project delivery in its BES markets, with a focus on the Tech/Media/Telecom (TMT) sector. The role includes building and maintaining client relationships from pre-positioning through project execution and beyond, identifying opportunities, leading client and project strategies, and supporting regional market-sector initiatives. The Principal may serve as a Project Manager or Project Principal and may lead concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams. The role provides client oversight for technical quality, financial performance, and schedule, supports contract preparation and negotiation, and works with production managers to strengthen delivery teams. The position also supports project managers and technical teams in delivering quality work. HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company committed to inclusion, collaboration, and an environment where employees are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their perspectives. An active commitment to this employee-owned culture is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
15 years of related experience.
At least 7 years of project management experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, and project management software.
Ability to interact with various design teams.
Excellent organizational, project management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license.
Experience with MS Project; Access experience is a plus.
Demonstrated leadership, client development, and strategic planning skills.
Proven technical leadership, relationship-building, and operational results in the Tech/Media/Telecom market sector.
Proven consulting, design, and engineering project delivery experience in the Tech/Media/Telecom market sector.
Existing client network.
Experience developing and managing diverse teams.
Commitment to quality improvement and HDR values.

Responsibilities

Develop and nurture client relationships, from pre-positioning through project execution and future work.
Maintain a visible presence in BES market sectors, particularly TMT, through technical leadership and relationship management.
Identify opportunities in BES markets and lead strategies for developing and executing client projects.
Champion pursuits and proposal responses; identify key team members and support technical proposal writing, work plans, and fee development.
Collaborate with the leadership team on regional strategic planning, alignment, and market-sector initiatives.
Serve as Project Manager or Project Principal on projects, as appropriate.
Lead concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams by planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring project activities.
Support Area Managers, Project Principals, and Project Managers in preparing, negotiating, and awarding project contracts.
Provide client oversight during project execution to ensure technical and quality, financial, and schedule performance meet client expectations.
Maintain client relationships after project completion.
Partner with production managers to maintain and strengthen project delivery teams.
Support project managers and technical teams with project delivery and quality assurance.