Sr Design Principal, Team Lead
Company websitehntb.com (HNTB, opens in new tab)
Base salary From $145,993
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in United States
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- LocationUnited States
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- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for interpreting client goals and program requirements needed to establish design goals and parameters for large sized and complex project assignments. Serves as a resource to the project architect and project manager as the design is developed. Responsible for communication of design concepts to client and project teams. The Sr Design Principal Team Leader provides guidance and direction and oversees the work of staff.
What You'll Do:
- Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on all projects and ensures HNTB systens are used to deliver the design in a standardized manner.
- Prepares design concepts consistent with client’s goals, budget and schedule.
- Works closely with the project architect and protect manager in planning and implementing all work processes.
- Serves as subject matter expert on architectural projects of the largest size and/or most complex.
- Develops and presents design viewpoint on all projects. Ensures that a design solution, consistent with the program, budget and schedule is properly developed and produced.
- May mentor other team members, including those with less experience.
- Guides the development and implementation of practice-wide technical and delivery standards.
- Leads market sector leadership initiatives.
- Maintains strong client network with regular communication with clients and industry influencers outside of current pursuits and projects.
- Maintains and develops notable industry recognition and reputation as a thought leader through the largest projects, pursuits and trend technical research in select markets.
- Contributes to and develops content supporting brand recognition and thought leadership goals through all external mediums including but not limited to conference panel speaking, press articles and white papers.
- Provides input on recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards. Aids in establishing employees' objectives and provides feedback while coaching and mentoring their team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field and 12 years of relevant experience.
What You'll Bring:
- Revit skills
- History of successful leadership on complex projects
What We Prefer:
- RA
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#ET #Architecture.
Locations:
Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), New York, NY.
The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $145,993.46 - $228,348.77. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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The approximate pay range for New York is $158,688.55 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
Source: HNTB on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($145,993) is above 37% of the 951 Design roles nationwide listed on this site. Their median floor is $157,500; the middle half runs from $132,100 to $183,875.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingSr Design Principal, Team LeadFrom $145,993
Sr Scheduler$145,993 to $228,349
Project Manager I - Rail & Transit$145,993 to $228,349
Project Manager I - Federal Programs$145,993 to $228,349
Project Manager II - Architecture$145,993 to $228,349
Project Manager I - AviationFrom $139,646
Senior Aviation PlannerFrom $139,646
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr Design Principal, Team Lead (this listing) | From $145,993 |
| Sr Scheduler | $145,993 - $228,349 |
| Project Manager I - Rail & Transit | $145,993 - $228,349 |
| Project Manager I - Federal Programs | $145,993 - $228,349 |
| Project Manager II - Architecture | $145,993 - $228,349 |
| Project Manager I - Aviation | From $139,646 |
| Senior Aviation Planner | From $139,646 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-27
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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $145,993.46 - $228,348.77. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith es
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