Principal Health Planner

Position Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. Each role makes a significant difference in our ability to change the world. In this role, you will lead project teams in the pursuit and delivery of health projects—focusing on facility and departmental planning, innovative design solutions, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams. You will work directly with clients to analyze their needs and develop architectural solutions for large and complex healthcare and research facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for health projects with a focus on facility and departmental planning.
• Meet directly with clients to analyze needs and conceptualize innovative architectural solutions.
• Develop schematic designs, presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Guide and mentor designers while collaborating with engineering teams throughout the design phases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 15 years of related experience, including a minimum of 7 years in project management.
• Registered Architect with experience on large-scale projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver effective client presentations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and deep knowledge of the local and regional market.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, motivational, and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• A commitment to actively participate in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• 20 years' experience in health architecture and planning.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in health facility planning, design, and operations.
• In-depth understanding of life safety codes, MEP & structural requirements, and health standards (FGI, JACHO, etc.).
• Advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, and Blue Beam.
• Active participation in community activities that reflect the firm’s vision and values.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
• Compensation: Ranges based on skills, experience, education, and geographical 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)