Sector Leader - Healthcare
About the position Our Leadership team is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of Sector Leaders. The Sector Leader role at HED represents a dynamic bridge between technical design leadership and market-facing business development. About HED We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. POSITION SUMMARY As a Principal-in-Charge (PIC), you will lead complex projects while simultaneously expanding HED's influence within your sector. This role combines strategic design direction, client advocacy, thought leadership, and mentorship to elevate both project outcomes and client partnerships. As a Seller-Doer in development, you will be approximately 50% chargeable, allowing space to grow sector visibility and strengthen client relationships through meaningful, wisdom-driven engagement.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge (PIC) on projects, ensuring design excellence, technical rigor, and successful delivery across all phases.
- Lead project delivery teams by setting clear performance expectations, fostering a culture of quality, creativity, and accountability.
- Promote integration of DEI, sustainability, and quality excellence within both project work and client engagement.
- Lead sector-specific pursuits with increased independence and strategic foresight, aligning project opportunities with firm capabilities.
- Build and nurture long-term client relationships based on trust, collaboration, and shared values across regional markets.
- Collaborate closely with sector peers and marketing teams to shape compelling messaging and strategic campaign efforts.
- Identify emerging sector trends, innovation opportunities, and client challenges to help shape the future direction of HED's market approach.
- Author, contribute to, and present sector insights through blogs, industry panels, conferences, and other thought leadership platforms.
- Guide and mentor mid-level professionals in technical design development, project leadership, and sector positioning.
- Balance approximately 50% chargeable work with 50% business development, external engagement, and sector leadership activities.
Requirements
- Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
- Active professional licensure strongly preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of industry experience with a proven record in technical project leadership and client development.
- Demonstrated expertise in sector-specific markets, with growing influence among clients and peers.
- Proficiency with Revit, Deltek Vision, MS Teams, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM platforms.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated experience in medical planning, market analysis and strategic planning for healthcare institutions preferred.
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