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
• Meet directly with the client, analyze client’s needs, and conceive/develop architectural solutions
• Initiate schematic designs/plans with responsibility for the preparation of presentation drawings, models, and narratives
• Coordinate all disciplines related to the building design and healthcare planning
• Represent the firm by participating as a key member of the business development team in presentations to prospective clients
• Provide guidance to other designers and work with various engineering disciplines throughout the schematic and design development phases

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 20 years' experience in health architecture and planning
• Extensive knowledge and experience of health architecture planning and design
• Deeply understands 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)
• Participates in relevant community activities to promote firm’s vision and values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• Minimum 7 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of health facility operations and life safety codes
• Proficiency in architectural software (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Blue Beam)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• 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

At HDR, We Believe

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.

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