Principal 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

This individual 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. The role requires familiarity with current trends in healthcare delivery, the impact of new concepts of patient and staff flow as it relates to healthcare planning, and the impact of emerging technology in clinical equipment and communications in hospitals.

The project lead will meet directly with the client, analyze the client’s needs and conceive/develop architectural solutions commensurate with those needs. Responsibilities also include initiating schematic designs/plans, preparing presentation drawings, models and narratives, coordinating all disciplines related to building design and healthcare planning, and representing the firm as a key member of the business development team in client presentations. The role further involves guiding other designers and collaborating with various engineering disciplines throughout the schematic and design development phases to ensure the solution accommodates architectural, engineering, and client objectives.

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 20 years of experience in health architecture and planning
• Extensive knowledge and experience of health architecture planning and design
• Deep understanding of health facility operations, life safety codes, MEP & structural implications/requirements, and health standards (FGI, JACHO, etc.)
• Obtained advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, Lean Six Sigma
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Blue Beam)
• Participation in relevant community activities to promote 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
• Ability to lead a team on projects and make client presentations
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which 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.

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

• 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