Associate Principal, Justice

Associate Justice Principal

At HDR, we are more than just a company—we are a community of employee-owners committed to making a meaningful impact. We foster an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic self and innovative ideas to work. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthens both our workplace and the communities we serve. Every role in our organization plays a part in shaping a better world.

About the Role

As an Associate Justice Principal, you will play a key role in shaping the direction of the Justice sector within the region while contributing to our growing Civic and Justice Sector. We are looking for a motivated and skilled professional with the drive to expand our client base and enhance our strong reputation.

Your responsibilities will include business development, leading pursuits, managing project teams, and strengthening client relationships—from initial engagement through project execution. This role is a steppingstone to becoming a Justice Principal, offering opportunities to grow your leadership skills and industry expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the local Justice Principal, contribute to the leadership and visioning for the Justice sector in the local area / region.

• Assist local Justice Principal and leadership in reaching net fees booked goals.

• Contribute to or lead capture plans, qualifications, and proposals for Justice clients / pursuits.

• Contribute to or lead interview strategies and implementation.

• Learn / lead internal HDR marketing processes, such as GNG, Fee Development/Approval, risk awareness and data maintenance.

• Serve as Project Manager (or other roles as appropriate) on projects and prepare / negotiate project contracts.

• Maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.

• Interface with clients proactively, by engaging them regularly through multiple channels. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to Justice staff and project teams.

• In collaboration with Justice subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting sector messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc.

• Actively cultivate of a network of industry partners for intelligence gathering and strategic development.

• Regular engagement in local relevant industry organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference is given to local candidates

What We Stand For

At HDR, we embrace diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a collaborative culture built on trust. Our employee network groups (such as Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, and Young Professionals) help create an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone is empowered to thrive.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Learn more about our story: HDR Our Story

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.