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HDR

Principal Health Planner

HDR, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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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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