HDR
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged 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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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.
The role requires familiarity with current trends in healthcare delivery, the impact of new concepts of patient and staff flow as it relates to healthcare planning, and the impact of emerging technology in clinical equipment and communications in hospitals.
The project lead will meet directly with the client, analyze the client’s needs and conceive/develop architectural solutions commensurate with those needs.
Responsibilities also include initiating schematic designs/plans, preparing presentation drawings, models and narratives, coordinating all disciplines related to building design and healthcare planning, and representing the firm as a key member of the business development team in client presentations.
The role further involves guiding other designers and collaborating with various engineering disciplines throughout the schematic and design development phases to ensure the solution accommodates architectural, engineering, and client objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Architecture
20 years of 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.)
Obtained advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, Lean Six Sigma
Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Blue Beam)
Participation in relevant community activities to promote firm’s vision and values
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
15 years of related experience
Minimum 7 years of project management experience
Registered Architect
Experience on 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
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
What 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.
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.
Benefits 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.
Salary The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
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
Location Primary: United States – Texas – Houston
Other Locations
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 – 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 Dec 23, 2025
Equal 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.
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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.
The role requires familiarity with current trends in healthcare delivery, the impact of new concepts of patient and staff flow as it relates to healthcare planning, and the impact of emerging technology in clinical equipment and communications in hospitals.
The project lead will meet directly with the client, analyze the client’s needs and conceive/develop architectural solutions commensurate with those needs.
Responsibilities also include initiating schematic designs/plans, preparing presentation drawings, models and narratives, coordinating all disciplines related to building design and healthcare planning, and representing the firm as a key member of the business development team in client presentations.
The role further involves guiding other designers and collaborating with various engineering disciplines throughout the schematic and design development phases to ensure the solution accommodates architectural, engineering, and client objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Architecture
20 years of 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.)
Obtained advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, Lean Six Sigma
Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Blue Beam)
Participation in relevant community activities to promote firm’s vision and values
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
15 years of related experience
Minimum 7 years of project management experience
Registered Architect
Experience on 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
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
What 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.
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.
Benefits 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.
Salary The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
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
Location Primary: United States – Texas – Houston
Other Locations
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 – 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 Dec 23, 2025
Equal 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.
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