Principal Health Planner

Principal Health Planner – HDR

Join a team of employee‑owners dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where each person is valued and respected. HDR fosters a culture of inclusion and asks, "What is our impact on the world?" This role plays a vital part in delivering meaningful health projects worldwide.

This individual will lead project teams for the planning and delivery of health projects, focusing on facility and departmental planning of health and research facilities.

Responsibilities include:

assessing client needs, developing architectural solutions, initiating schematic designs, preparing presentation drawings, models, and narratives; coordinating all building‑design disciplines; participating in business development activities; and mentoring other designers to ensure solutions meet architectural, engineering, and client objectives.

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 20 years of experience in health architecture and planning
• Extensive knowledge of health‑facility operations, safety codes, MEP & structural implications, and health standards (FGI, JACHO, etc.)
• Advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, Lean Six Sigma
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Bluebeam
• Active participation in relevant community activities to promote the firm’s vision and values

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years of related experience
• Minimum 7 years of project‑management experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience on large‑scale projects and leading project teams
• Strong client‑presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive local and regional market knowledge
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to participation in an employee‑owned culture

To build great things together, drawing on one another’s life experiences and perspectives, fostering a collaborative culture, encouraging trust, and connecting closely with our clients and communities.

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where each person is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work daily.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary depends on skills, experience, education, and location:

• 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

Industry: Architecture

Schedule:

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

HDR is an affirmatively action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.