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The Pittsburgh office of HDR is in search of a Business Development Director to join our growing Civic + Justice Architecture practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve. Ranked #3 in the World Architecture 2021 annual list of top design firms, HDR is a leader in innovative planning and design. The primary responsibility of the Business Development Director is to grow and develop the civic architecture practice in the Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic region. The successful candidate will focus on developing and winning new business relationships and opportunities with civic organizations and related institutions in the local and the regional market. Business Development, Marketing and Practice Growth:
Experience in Pennsylvania/Mid-Atlantic Civic + Justice and Engineering market to aid local Managing Principal in growing those practices in tandem with civic practice. Collaboration with our east and national civic architecture leaders. Create and support new or ongoing business opportunities for civic architecture practice. Support HDR's marketing and business development efforts to win business, including proposal strategy, proposal writing and interview presentations. Elevate and represent the HDR brand across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region by attending conferences and other professional business events. Bring energy, excitement and fun to a thriving practice. Add value to the region to engage with the civic program strategically. Client Management and Project Delivery Responsibilities:
Enjoy working directly with clients. Direct client engagement and collaborate with project and regional leadership. Prioritize efforts strategically to elevate the skillsets/needs of each office leader to identify client opportunities, pursuit specific requirements, and market awareness. Capture Planning and Client Development Planning. Cross mentoring Civic + Justice Principals and mentoring emerging leaders interested in client development, business development, and pursuit strategy. Help keep our staff sharp, trained and effective for client development and interview requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Maintain a professional registration or certificate
- Civic + Justice experience in PA and Mid-Atlantic markets
- Business development and client engagement in architecture industry in multiple geographies for multiple disciplines
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Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 15 years relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
- Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
- Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners
- Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
- Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
- Demonstrated experience in growing programs in new or highly competitive markets
- Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the A/E/C industry
- Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff
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
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United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Industry
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Architecture
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Justice ARC
Job Posting
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Oct 7, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
Oct 08, 2025