Principal Health Planner

Overview

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 throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking:
What is our impact on the world? Our team 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.

This role requires the following:

• Meet directly with the client, analyze their needs, and develop architectural solutions that meet those needs.
• Initiate schematic designs/plans and prepare presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Coordinate all disciplines related to building design and healthcare planning.
• Represent the firm as a key member of the business development team in client presentations.
• Guide other designers and collaborate with engineering disciplines during schematic and design development phases to ensure solutions accommodate architectural, engineering, and client objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• 15 years of related experience
• A minimum of 7 years of project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience on large‑scale projects and ability to lead teams and make client presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive knowledge of local and regional markets
• Strong team leadership, mentoring,and people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to an employee‑owned culture

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

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. Our eight Employee Network Groups foster a sense of belonging and supportive environment for diverse employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, 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 on skills, experience, education and geographic location (stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions;

temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits).

Compensation Ranges: California: $135,366 – $228,540;
Colorado: $135,366 – $193,380;
Illinois: $135,366 – $193,380;
Massachusetts: $147,672 – $210,960;
Minnesota: $123,213 – $184,590;
New Jersey: $141,519 – $202,170;
New York: $153,825 – $219,750;
Washington State: $147,672 – $210,960.

Primary:
Houston, Texas
Other Potential Locations:
Philadelphia PA;
San Francisco CA;
Atlanta GA;
Charlotte NC;
Boston MA;
Omaha NE;
Denver CO;
Pennington NJ;
Richmond VA;
Chicago IL;
Los Angeles CA;
New York NY;
Minneapolis MN;
Raleigh NC;
Seattle WA;
Tampa FL;
Dallas TX;
San Diego CA;
Arlington VA

Industry: Architecture

Schedule:

Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Health Planning
Job Posting:
Dec 23, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.