Senior 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. As we weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change, that coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives, and that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. We seek a Senior Health Planner to support our growing Health practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve.

For more than 50 years, HDR has delivered award‑winning integrated healthcare planning and design for some of the world’s foremost medical centers and health systems.

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects and pursuits
• Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings
• Prepare drawings and specification documents
• Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials
• Understand healthcare trends
• Prepare health planning presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives
• Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning
• Mentor junior staff or other interested colleagues in health planning practices
• Perform other duties as needed

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Health Architecture
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Health Planning
• Architectural registration
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam)
• Advanced credentials desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, AICP etc.)
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge and experience of healthcare architecture planning and design
• Capability to make client presentations
• Leadership and management skills
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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. Compensation ranges vary by location and experience, e.g., California: $120,736 – $203,840;
Colorado: $120,736 – $172,480;
Illinois: $120,736 – $172,480;
Massachusetts: $131,712 – $188,160;
Minnesota: $115,248 – $164,640;
New Jersey: $126,224 – $180,320;
New York: $137,200 – $196,000;
Washington State: $131,712 – $188,160.

Primary location:
Houston, Texas. Other locations across United States (Philadelphia, San Francisco, Atlanta, Charlotte, Boston, Omaha, Denver, Pennington, Richmond, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis, Raleigh, Seattle, Tampa, Dallas, San Diego, Arlington).

• Industry: Architecture
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Business Class:
  Health Planning
• Posting Date:
  Dec 23, 2025
• Salary:
  Depends on skills, experience, education and geographic location
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management, Design, and Consulting

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered, regardless of criminal histories.