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About the Role

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Leader / Senior Associate – Health to lead and manage architectural design projects, ensuring successful project outcomes from conception through to completion. This role involves driving design philosophy, technical delivery, project management, and commercial responsibility, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute Design Philosophy and Leadership expectations to a high level of proficiency.
• Clearly articulate and communicate design intent to project teams, consultants, and clients.
• Lead and facilitate design reviews, providing direction and constructive responses.
• Independently produce and oversee high-quality schematic designs, design development packages, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate the architectural design process, develop alternative solutions, and create presentation graphics.
• Lead early-stage project contributions through design brief development, site analysis, and information gathering.
• Develop comprehensive program requirements, conceptual layouts, and detailed design criteria.
• Translate client needs into functional technical spaces and document outcomes from user group meetings.
• Take ownership of project requirements across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop, assign, and coordinate team deliverables, including integration of work from external consultants.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain proficiency in frequently used software including Revit, Rhino, MS Office, and Adobe Suite.
• Monitor project resourcing and budgets using HDR systems and escalate issues.
• Plan, track, and execute projects using HDR ABG project management templates and processes.
• Manage external requests by coordinating with Project Leaders and tracking potential scope changes.
• Accurately manage time tracking and resource allocation.
• Support monthly project financial updates.
• Contribute to the development of project fees, programs, and resourcing strategies.
• Deliver projects within agreed fee structures to consistently achieve target profit margins.
• Work with Associate Principals/Principals to achieve sector marketing, business development, and NFB goals.
• Build and maintain strong industry relationships to support ongoing and future business opportunities.
• Manage client relationships with multiple large client groups, including dispute/issue resolution.
• Act as a key client contact, representing the studio professionally.
• Present at key client interviews to assist Market Sector leaders in converting opportunities.
• Position HDR as a leading brand through high-quality work, awards, and publicity.
• Lead and implement studio-wide initiatives that support personal and professional development.
• Actively participate in studio leadership opportunities.
• Champion a culture of professionalism, team collaboration, and accountability.
• Model positive and solution-oriented teamwork.
• Take initiative in seeking out appropriate pathways for professional and self-development.
• Lead and manage project teams, consultants, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage several projects/teams concurrently, including resource, budget, cashflow forecasting, programming, and invoicing.
• Coach and mentor team members, providing guidance and sharing expertise.
• Provide both formal and informal leadership within project teams.
• Contribute to staff development by offering feedback for annual reviews.
• Collaborate with studio leadership on strategic initiatives, resource planning, and team development.
• Recognise and escalate complex or sensitive issues to line management or HR.
• Communicate clearly and frequently with colleagues, line manager, and project teams.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Registered Architect.
• Experience managing and delivering multiple projects of varying complexity and scale.
• Strong portfolio with a great eye for presentation and attention to detail.
• A keen interest in personal and professional development.
• Role model HDR Values – Live the Network, Listen first, Hold ourselves accountable, Push Boundaries, Design Smart.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, team management and client relationship skills.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
• Proficient across Photoshop, InDesign, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Bluebeam.
• 10+ years working knowledge of Revit.
• Strong problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative, proactive and highly organised with good time management.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency with design software tools including Revit, Rhino and Adobe suite.

Location

• Australia

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years’ experience with demonstrated knowledge in building design and documentation.

Education Level

• Tertiary qualifications in Architecture

About the Company

• At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it.
• Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
• When you join HDR, we give you licence to do the same.
• We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
• Our workplace is collaborative and diverse, built on a history of controlling our own destiny, putting people first and offering careers that provide for a secure future.
• At HDR, you are part of a team, surrounded by talent that brings out your best.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.