Associate Principal, Sports and Recreation
HDR, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. We empower each person to bring their authentic selves and new ideas to work every day, fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities. We believe architecture is about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. In HDR’s Architecture practice, 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. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This is a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story Each role at HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read on to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world. Responsibilities
Take responsibility for creative concepts/solutions for complex architectural projects Meet directly with the owner/client, analyze project goals, conceive and develop architectural concepts/solutions for those goals; initiate and create designs and other documentation with responsibility for preparation of presentation drawings, models and narratives Provide senior leadership for all disciplines related to overall building design Represent our firm by participating as a key member of our business development team in marketing to prospective owners/clients Work with various disciplines throughout all phases to ensure concepts/solutions accommodate project needs and the owner’s program Collaborate with the Director of Sports & Recreation on development of market sector initiatives Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations Focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and directly responsible for cultivating leads in alignment with the Sports & Recreation market sector strategic plan Identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as the directly responsible individual for those pursuits Assess the marketplace and determine the best business approach to winning new commissions Collaborate with Sports & Recreation Principals to drive client development in support of new leads, opportunities, and pursuits Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations Seek opportunities to enhance our practices to best perform within the marketplace and provide growth opportunities for junior staff Assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future employees Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s degree in Architecture A minimum of 10 years design leadership experience Experience in healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max Rhino and Grasshopper experience LI-MV3 Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Architecture or closely related field A minimum of 10 years experience Registered Architect Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule) Excellent written and communication skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process Demonstrated graphic presentation skills Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills 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. Primary Location : United States-Missouri-Kansas City Industry : Architecture Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular Business Class : Gen Architecture Job Posting : Feb 4, 2026
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. We empower each person to bring their authentic selves and new ideas to work every day, fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities. We believe architecture is about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. In HDR’s Architecture practice, 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. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This is a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story Each role at HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read on to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world. Responsibilities
Take responsibility for creative concepts/solutions for complex architectural projects Meet directly with the owner/client, analyze project goals, conceive and develop architectural concepts/solutions for those goals; initiate and create designs and other documentation with responsibility for preparation of presentation drawings, models and narratives Provide senior leadership for all disciplines related to overall building design Represent our firm by participating as a key member of our business development team in marketing to prospective owners/clients Work with various disciplines throughout all phases to ensure concepts/solutions accommodate project needs and the owner’s program Collaborate with the Director of Sports & Recreation on development of market sector initiatives Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations Focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and directly responsible for cultivating leads in alignment with the Sports & Recreation market sector strategic plan Identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as the directly responsible individual for those pursuits Assess the marketplace and determine the best business approach to winning new commissions Collaborate with Sports & Recreation Principals to drive client development in support of new leads, opportunities, and pursuits Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations Seek opportunities to enhance our practices to best perform within the marketplace and provide growth opportunities for junior staff Assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future employees Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s degree in Architecture A minimum of 10 years design leadership experience Experience in healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max Rhino and Grasshopper experience LI-MV3 Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Architecture or closely related field A minimum of 10 years experience Registered Architect Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule) Excellent written and communication skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process Demonstrated graphic presentation skills Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills 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. Primary Location : United States-Missouri-Kansas City Industry : Architecture Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular Business Class : Gen Architecture Job Posting : Feb 4, 2026
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