Senior Health Planner

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects and pursuits
• Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings
• Prepare drawings and specification documents
• Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials
• Understand healthcare trends
• Prepare health planning presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives
• Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning
• Mentor junior staff or other interested colleagues in health planning practices
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Health Architecture
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Health Planning
• Architectural registration
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam)
• Advanced credentials desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, AICP, etc.)
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge and experience of healthcare architecture planning and design
• Capability of making client presentations
• Leadership and management skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• Minimum 12 years of related experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in construction of buildings
• Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
• Commitment to being an active participant of the employee‑owned culture

Location and Schedule

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston
Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Arlington
Industry: Architecture
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Health Planning
Job Posting: Jan 23, 2026

Compensation and Benefits

California: $120,736 - $203,840; Colorado: $120,736 - $172,480; Illinois: $120,736 - $172,480; Massachusetts: $131,712 - $188,160; Minnesota: $115,248 - $164,640; New Jersey: $126,224 - $180,320; New York: $137,200 - $196,000; Washington State: $131,712 - $188,160.
Full‑time regular positions receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.