Principal Health Planner

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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:
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This individual is responsible for project team leadership for the pursuit and delivery of Health projects with a primary focus on facility and departmental planning of health and research facilities, as well as the aesthetic solution and overall design for projects that are large and/or complex in nature. The role requires familiarity with current trends in healthcare delivery, new concepts of patient and staff flow, emerging technology in clinical equipment and communications, and the ability to meet directly with the client, analyze the client’s needs, and conceive/develop architectural solutions commensurate with those needs.

The individual will also initiate schematic designs/plans, prepare presentation drawings, models and narratives, coordinate all disciplines related to building design and healthcare planning, and represent the firm by participating as a key member of the business development team in presentations to prospective clients. Guidance to other designers and collaboration with engineering disciplines during schematic and design development phases will ensure that the solution accommodates architectural, engineering and client’s needs and objectives.

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 20 years' experience in health architecture and planning
• Extensive knowledge and experience of health architecture planning and design
• Deep knowledge of health facility operations, life safety codes, MEP & structural implications/requirements, and health standards (FGI, JACHO, etc.)
• Advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, Lean Six Sigma
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Blue Beam)
• Active participation in relevant community activities to promote firm’s vision and values

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• Minimum 7 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience on large-scale projects
• Ability to lead a team on projects and make client presentations
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

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.

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. The package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
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