Central Region Director, Urban Design

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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. Develop innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions Have an established design reputation evident through design and planning awards, publications, community and industry engagement, and positive client references Lead in the development of an urban design and community planning practice in the central region of the united states, in collaboration with other disciplines and geographies Bring vision, a positive attitude, and team-building skills in spearheading urban design at HDR, and effectively partnering with other marketing and operations leaders Provide design and thought leadership for public realm design in urban environments, including those related to urban revitalization, infrastructure, industrial, health, mobility or other community-specific challenges Be involved in local, regional and national professional design-related organizations. 20+ years of professional experience working as an urban designer or urban planner in the central region of the United States Proven track record of pursuing and winning large-scale planning and urban design projects, including cross-selling of architecture, engineering and planning services AICP Certified Strong design skills on urban and institutionally-scaled projects Collaborative experience working within a multi-disciplinary design studio on a full range of planning and design project phases