About Us

At HDR, we specialize in architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services. While we are most well known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. Those ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The Studio Lead’s primary role is to successfully lead the Toronto Ontario Studio through a balancing of the dual responsibilities of fostering a collaborative, inclusive and respectful culture while overseeing the business operations of the studio to achieve the best design outcomes and sustainable business performance.  In this role, the Architecture Studio Lead will work closely with and be supported by many colleagues holding various local, regional, and firm-wide positions.

The successful candidate would report directly to the Ontario Managing Principal and be responsible for the 70+ Architectural employees located at the Toronto Ontario office as well as coordinating and collaborating with an additional 70+ employees from our Engineering and other various consulting teams who also sit in our Toronto studio.

In this role, you will take the steps necessary to successfully:

Support our People

• Ensure that the office builds the strength and cohesiveness of its human capital to develop well-rounded professionals doing the best work possible.

• Foster a culture of mutual respect, support, and trust amongst all staff and between and among HDR’s many offices, our clients, and our partners.

• Support a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and nurturing design studio environment and make efforts to build a studio community through events and enrichment aligned with HDR’s values.

• Celebrate excellence and the encouragement of all.

• Live the firm’s values and lead by example.

Grow the Practice

• Support Sector Leads and Business Development Teams in growing our practice.

• Actively engage in Business Development as required, including project pursuits and general business development activities.

• Represent the Studio at external events.

• Support Sector Leads with proposals and pursuit strategies, and review of resourcing and financial commitments.

Achieve Project Outcomes

• Ensure successful project outcomes through oversight of the project delivery process.

• Continue to develop a team of energized professionals who take responsibility for the successful completion of every project.

• Help foster a design-focused culture within the studio and promote innovation and creativity in architectural solutions.

• Lead project performance measurement and monitoring.

• Engage in project management oversight and training.

• Lead monthly project performance review meetings.

• Reinforce and grow studio focus on a culture of excellence and a consistent focus on project execution and design.

• Assume roles, as required, on client projects within your area of expertise and as needed by the firm.

Manage our Teams

• Ensure the office has appropriate staffing resources sufficient for supporting ongoing project requirements.

• Manage team work plan forecasting and utilization analysis.

• Lead efforts for Toronto Architecture staff recruiting, retention, and recognition.

• Regularly review Studio performance with Managing Principal and Senior Leads.

• Mentor peers and reports as a part of this leadership role.

• Coordinate and foster work-sharing opportunities with other HDR studios.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Toronto Architecture Studio space.

• Provide support and collaborate with the leadership of the Engineering and other consulting teams located in the Toronto studio space.

Meet High Level Objectives

• Proactively work with the Managing Principal and other office/company leaders as appropriate in the development and implementation of the office’s overall strategy.

• Establish short and long-term studio goals consistent with firm wide objectives.

• Participate in annual budgeting and monthly income statement development.

• Contribute to the strength of HDR’s capabilities, systems, and procedures through continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture

• 10+ years’ project leadership and management experience in Architectural design

• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Salary Range:  $130,000 to $180,000

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work is not only about who you work for; it is 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 license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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Last Updated Date: 2024/Apr/23