Wichita Office Principal

Wichita Office Principal

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. 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. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Wichita Office Principal, we'll count on you to :

• Take responsibility for leading and managing staff for all business groups in the office
• Lead development, implementation and monitoring of office operating plan and budget
• Actively participate in development and implementation of the strategic plan for department development and growth in cooperation with business groups, marketing and operational management
• Manage activities of personnel within the office to provide high-quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results
• Monitor department procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies, project contractual terms, and quality control procedures
• Provide overall office leadership in cooperation with the department management team and Project Managers
• Work cooperatively with and inform regional and area operations managers, business group directors and marketing managers in client development, marketing, key staffing needs and conduct of services
• Monitor department business indicators and plans, and take actions necessary to meet operational goals
• Monitor and support hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training and recognition
• Monitor and assist in managing project staffing and workload balancing
• Maintain key client relationships and occasionally serve as Project Principal or Project Manager
• Communicate, implement, monitor and enforce company policies within the department
• Participate in department quality assurance of project quality control procedures, risk management reviews, business reviews and disputes resolution activities
• Serve as a company representative in business and the community
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications :

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others 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 : United States-Kansas-Wichita

Industry : Highway + Road

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting : Jul 16, 2025

At 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.