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:
What is our impact on the world?

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This role brings leadership and architectural expertise to the design and planning of health and research facilities. The Senior Project Lead will:

• Meet directly with clients to analyze needs and develop appropriate architectural solutions.
• Initiate schematic designs, prepare presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Coordinate all disciplines involved in 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 throughout schematic and design development phases to ensure solutions meet architectural, engineering, and client objectives.

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 20 years' experience in health architecture and planning
• Extensive knowledge of health architecture planning and design
• Deep understanding of health facility operations, life safety codes, MEP & structural 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 that promote the firm’s vision and values

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years of 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 of the local and regional market
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture

HDR is our company. 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, 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.

Compensation ranges depend on skills, experience, education, and geographic location (full‑time, regular positions). For example, 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.

United States – Texas – Houston

United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – California – San Francisco, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – North Carolina – Charlotte, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Nebraska – Omaha, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – New Jersey – Pennington, United States – Virginia – Richmond, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – New York – New York, United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Florida – Tampa, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – California – San Diego, United States – Virginia – Arlington

Architecture

Full‑time

Regular

Health Planning

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.