Senior Correctional Health Planner
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Correctional Health Planner to join our Architecture practice at HDR. This position is intended for an experienced planning professional who can work with a high degree of independence.
Responsibilities
- Lead correctional health planning and design across projects of varying scale and complexity, from early visioning through implementation.
- Independently manage and coordinate planning activities across multiple projects or major project components.
- Translate complex clinical, operational, and stakeholder requirements into clear, functional, and buildable architectural planning solutions.
- Provide strategic and technical leadership during planning studies, functional programs, test fits, and space planning.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams on planning best practices, codes, standards, and regulatory considerations ensuring compliance and design excellence.
- Ensure the quality, consistency, and compliance of all planning deliverables, aligning outcomes with client objectives and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with Project Managers on resourcing, schedules, and work planning on correctional health planning activities to support successful project delivery.
- Mentor and support junior and intermediate staff, fostering professional growth and strengthening planning capabilities within the team.
- Perform other duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Architecture
- EDAC, WELL, LEED, or other applicable certifications
- Architectural registration
- Experience with planning, strategy, process improvement, design and construction of correctional health projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee planning deliverables on large and complex programs or projects
- Proficiency with BIM software such as Revit and/or Rhino
- Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills
- Experience mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
- A minimum of 12 years related experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings
- Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
What We Believe
We believe architecture is more than designing buildings; it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. 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.
Our Commitment
- 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 have eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) helping create a sense of belonging and fostering a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
- 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.
Pay and Benefits
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Pay transparency ranges for:
- Los Angeles: $148,603 - 212,290
- San Francisco: $167,986 - 239,980
- Denver: $142,142 - 203,060
- Chicago: $142,142 - 203,060
- Boston: $155,064 - 221,520
- Pennington: $148,603 - 212,290
- New York: $161,525 - 230,750
- Columbus: $129,220 - 184,600
- Seattle: $155,064 - 221,520