Sector Leader - Mission Critical

Harley Ellis Devereaux•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HED is seeking an experienced architecture and/or engineering professional to lead its Mission Critical sector, with a focus on data center projects. The role is accountable for maintaining the health of the sector’s project portfolio and representing client requirements to project teams. The Sector Leader contributes technical and design leadership, sector development and business growth, thought leadership, mentorship, and client engagement while maintaining approximately 65–75% project chargeability. The position combines complex multidisciplinary project leadership with pursuit and growth initiatives. The Sector Leader collaborates with sector and studio leadership, supports HED’s integrated design philosophy, mentors emerging professionals, and represents the firm at industry events. HED describes its culture as inclusive, integrated, collaborative, committed to continual learning, and supportive of collective growth. The role follows a hybrid work model. In-office presence supports mentoring, creative dialogue, and collaboration, and Sector Leaders are expected to contribute to firm culture and thought leadership through in-person engagement. Regular travel is required for client meetings, project reviews, and industry events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
Professional licensure or board-approved certification.
At least 15 years of professional experience.
At least five years of data center design experience.
Understanding of the data center sector, client relationship skills, and strong business skills.
Extensive knowledge of professional services from marketing through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
Ability to motivate others and develop teamwork.
Excellent writing and speaking skills and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
Strong business acumen.
Professionalism, assertiveness, decisiveness, integrity, and the ability to lead and influence in a visible senior-level role.
Ability to interact appropriately in various business and social settings with all types of people.
Models HED’s core values.
Capable of performing all duties of a project manager.
Computer literate.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation.

Responsibilities

Lead or co-lead technical and design efforts on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Elevate project quality through design reviews, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and quality-control protocols.
Solve complex technical challenges and advocate for buildable, sustainable, and innovative solutions.
Mentor team members in technical delivery, integrated design, and documentation practices.
Contribute to pursuit strategies, sector planning sessions, and client engagement tactics.
Lead select project pursuits and participate in cross-disciplinary teams to reinforce HED’s integrated design philosophy.
Collaborate with sector and studio leadership to identify strategic priorities and support near-term growth initiatives.
Support internal marketing and communications through storytelling, case studies, and showcasing design excellence.
Develop and publish sector-focused thought leadership content.
Represent HED at local and regional industry events and conferences.
Mentor emerging professionals in sector-specific practices and technical growth areas.
Maintain a project chargeability level of approximately 65–75% while contributing to business development, talent cultivation, and sector visibility.
Lead the Mission Critical sector, focusing on data center projects and the health of the sector’s project portfolio.
Understand and represent client requirements to project teams.
Perform all duties of a project manager.