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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Regional Data Center/Mission Critical Principal - **Company:** HDR, Inc. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Data Centers, Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/10411241/Regional-Data-Center-Mission-Critical-Principal-North-Carolina-Charlotte ## About the Role * Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license * MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus) * Demonstrated leadership, client development, and strategic planning skills * Proven track record of technical leadership, relationship building, and operational results in the Tech/Media/Telecom market sector. * Proven track record on consulting, design, and engineering project delivery in the Tech/Media/Telecom market sector. * Existing network of clients beneficial. * Experienced in development and management of diverse teams. * Committed to quality improvement and HDR values., * Bachelor's degree in related field * 15 years related experience * A minimum of 7 years project management experience * Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software * Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills * An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must ## Description As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Principal Lead and for the Tech/Media/Telecom market to join our North Carolina practice. The primary responsibilities will include a variety of duties ranging from fostering client relationships, leading pursuits, and technical oversight of project teams. These span a myriad of project types in the Tech/Media/Telecom Market Sector focused on premier clients in the Southeast region. Maintaining relationships with our clients focused on technical delivery is a focus of the position. A passion for client service and leveraging the full suite of HDR's integrated service offerings to provide exceptional value to key clients is critical. Primary Responsibilities Responsibilities include: * Develop and nurture strong relationships with multiple clients, beginning with pre-positioning activities, continuing through the life of project execution and beyond for future work. * Maintain an active and visible presence in the Tech/Media/Telecom market sector, responsible for maintaining relationships through technical leadership. * Identify new opportunities in the Tech/Media/Telecom market and lead strategy for development and execution of client projects. * Champion pursuits and proposal responses. Help to identify key team members and support technical write-up needs as part of our responses. Support developing work plans and fee development with technical discipline management for that development. * Collaborate with leadership team in strategic planning, alignment, and advancement of key market sector initiatives within the region. Project responsibilities include: * Serve as Project Manager or Project Principal as appropriate on projects. * Potential to provide leadership of concurrent projects and related multidisciplinary teams- planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring all aspects of projects. * Support Area Managers, other Project Principals and Project Managers with the preparation, negotiation and award of project contracts. * Provide client oversight throughout project execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial, and schedule performance. * Maintain client relationships following completion of projects. * Partner with the production managers to maintain and strengthen core teams executing the work. * Support project managers and technical teams for project delivery and quality assurance. ## Related Videos - [Blazing Accessibility Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/568-blazing-accessibility-basics) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [HR & Tech: Why can't we be friends?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1493-hr-tech-why-can-t-we-be-friends) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Gaps in CSS, EU Accessibility Act and more!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1314-wearedevelopers-live-gaps-in-css-eu-accessibility-act-and-more) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [How to Navigate Professional Relationships in the Tech Industry](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1276-how-to-navigate-professional-relationships-in-the-tech-industry) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024)