Senior Correctional Health Planner

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.

We foster a culture of inclusion and constantly ask ourselves this question:
What is our impact on the world? Our architecture practice focuses on designing spaces that advance community well‑being around the globe—from healing environments to civic landmarks and infrastructure.

In the role of a Senior Correctional Health Planner you will lead the planning and design of correctional health facilities as part of an integrated architectural team. This is an experienced planning position that requires high independence, technical leadership and mentorship of junior staff, and contribution to the strategic direction of correctional health projects.

• Lead correctional health planning and design across projects of varying scale and complexity, from early visioning through implementation.
• Independently manage and coordinate planning activities across multiple projects or major project components.
• Translate complex clinical, operational, and stakeholder requirements into clear, functional, and buildable architectural planning solutions.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership during planning studies, functional programs, test fits and space planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on planning best practices, codes, standards and regulatory considerations, ensuring compliance and design excellence.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and compliance of all planning deliverables, aligning outcomes with client objectives and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on resourcing, schedules and work planning to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate staff, fostering professional growth.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Master’s Degree in Architecture
• EDAC, WELL, LEED or other applicable certifications
• Architectural registration
• Experience with planning, strategy, process improvement, design and construction of correctional health projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee planning deliverables on large and complex programs or projects
• Proficiency with BIM software such as Revit and/or Rhino
• Excellent leadership, facilitation and communication skills
• Experience mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• Minimum of 12 years related experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in building construction
• Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles for precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture

HDR is a company shaped by diverse perspectives and collaborative culture. We build on each other's life experiences to make great things possible everyday, fostering trust and connection to our clients and communities.

As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment where each person is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that 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. Pay transparency ranges for the position are provided by city.

Primary location:
United States – Illinois – Chicago.

Other locations:
United States – Arizona – Phoenix;
United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia;
United States – California – San Francisco;
United States – Georgia – Atlanta;
United States – North Carolina – Charlotte;
United States – Missouri – Kansas City;
United States – Massachusetts – Boston;
United States – Nebraska – Omaha;
United States – Colorado – Denver;
United States – New Jersey – Pennington;
United States – Virginia – Richmond;
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