Office Principal; Lexington

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?

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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.

• Lead development, implementation and monitoring of office operating plan and budget
• Actively participate in development and implementation of the strategic plan for office development and growth in cooperation with business groups, marketing and operational management
• Manage activities of personnel within an office to provide high‑quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results
• Establish and monitor office procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies, project contractual terms, and quality control procedures
• Provide overall office leadership in cooperation with the Area management team and Project Managers
• Work cooperatively with and inform regional and area operations managers, business group directors and marketing managers in client development, marketing, key staffing needs and conduct of services
• Own the office planning guide process and take actions necessary to meet operational goals within office sizing, seating, and space.
• Support hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training and recognition
• Assist in managing project staffing and workload balancing
• Maintain key client relationships and serve as Project Principal or Project Manager
• Communicate, implement, monitor and enforce company policies within the office
• Participate in Area quality assurance of project quality control procedures, risk management reviews, business reviews and dispute resolution activities
• Serve as a company representative in business and the community

• Maintains a professional Engineering or Architecture registration and has extensive related technical management experience

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• Outstanding leadership, communication and team‑building skills
• Experienced in management and development of diverse teams
• Work cooperatively with company operations managers, business group and technical directors and marketing managers on departmental efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and promoting HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.

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.

United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Administrative

Full‑time

Regular

Marketing and Admin

Jan 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.