Principal Health Planner

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Project team leadership for Health projects
• Facility and departmental planning of health and research facilities
• Aesthetic solution and overall design for large and/or complex projects
• Analyze client needs and conceive/develop architectural solutions
• Initiate schematic designs/plans and prepare presentation drawings, models, and narratives
• Coordinate all disciplines related to building design and healthcare planning
• Represent the firm in business development presentations
• Provide guidance to other designers and coordinate with engineering disciplines

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 20+ years' 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.)
• Advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, Lean Six Sigma
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Blue Beam)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Experience on large-scale projects
• Minimum 7 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience leading teams and making client presentations
• Knowledge of local and regional markets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15+ years related experience

Skills

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Project Management

Benefits

Preferably includes:

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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.

  Pay

  The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

  Schedule

  Full-time

  Employee Status

  Regular

  Business Class

  Health Planning

  Job Posting

  Apr 28, 2026

  Company Beliefs

  We believe 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.

  Company Commitment

  We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.