Urban Design, Planning & Landscape Architecture; UDPLA Studio Lead

Position: Urban Design, Planning & Landscape Architecture (UDPLA) Studio Lead Urban Design, Planning & Landscape Architecture (UDPLA) Studio Lead - ( 192291 )The UDPLA Studio Lead manages a professional staff and collaborates with design and planning principals to market and deliver projects in a variety of market sectors, including but not limited to civic, health, higher education, science and technology, transportation / transit and water resources. The Studio Lead promotes design excellence through effective team and discipline leadership, management of staffing resources and planned growth and diversification of the studio.ResponsibilitiesTake responsibility for studio operations and design production, including work planning and projections, quality and technical excellenceSupervise, mentor and develop staff, including inspiring positive morale, professional development, technical training, recruiting and retentionDevelop strong internal and external client relationships; engage in business development and marketing efforts to win workFunction as project manager and/or project task lead on concurrent projects, championing design excellence and quality project deliveryProactively collaborate across urban design, landscape architecture and planning disciplines, as well as partner with other disciplines at HDR to support business development and project deliveryWork cooperatively with other UDPLA studio leads and the Regional Lead to support workshare, practice growth and implementation of key initiativesImplement, monitor and support company policy, including QMS procedures and collaboration with area leadership on related audits and project reviewsActively participate in relevant design and community activities that further HDR’s brandPreferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in landscape architecture, urban planning or urban design from an accredited university10+ years of collaborative, multidisciplinary design team experience demonstrating leadership in urban design, planning or landscape architecture on a variety of project types and scalesExperience and passion for sustainable and regenerative designExcellent verbal, written, presentation, client and team engagement skillsStrong team leadership, mentoring, motivational, organizational and time management skillsExperience working in all design phases, including site analysis, site planning, grading and drainage, conceptual design, construction documentation and construction observationProficiency in AutoCAD / Civil3D, Land F/X, Revit and Adobe Creative SuiteExtensive knowledge and experience with local and regional marketsWilling and available to travel for workPreference will be given to candidates currently practicing in the New Jersey market.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceA minimum of 7 years experienceProfessional registration, license or certification may be required based on roleStrong communication and listening skillsAbility to handle multiple assignmentsGood leadership and organizational skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustPrimary LocationUnited States - New Jersey - PenningtonIndustryUrban Design, Planning, Landscape ArchitectureScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusRegularBusiness Class : Urban Design-Planning-Landscape ArchitectureJob PostingApr 10, 2026At 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr