Associate Health Principal

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Associate Health Principal to guide the Health sector in the local region, building client relationships and directing project teams. The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and delivering high-quality health projects.

You will collaborate with Health experts, mentor staff, and help position HDR as the industry leader in healthcare design and delivery. This role offers growth within HDR's employee-owned culture and a focus on meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.
• Committed to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver great work and develop professional networks in Health sector.
• Grow your craft and aspire to the role of Health Principal within HDR.
• Lead pursuits, business development, and direct project teams.
• Develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences and events.
• Mentor health staff and project teams; provide client relationship guidance.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

OSHPD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

In the role of Associate Health Principal, you will help guide the overall direction of the Health sector in the local region and be part of the #1 Healthcare team in the industry. The successful candidate must possess the drive, skillset, and charisma needed to develop a client base and to augment an unrivaled reputation for the core Health Team throughout the region.

The primary responsibility of the Associate Health Principal is to deliver great work, develop professional networks, grow your craft, and aspire to the role of a Health Principal within our practice. The role includes a variety of duties ranging from engaging in business development, leading pursuits, and directing project teams. Critical to this role is a commitment to developing and nurturing strong client relationships, beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through project execution.

Leadership Responsibilities

In coordination with the local Health Principal(s), contribute to the leadership and visioning for the Health sector in the local area / region.

Assist local Health Principal(s) and leadership in reaching net fees booked goals.

Contribute to or lead capture plans, qualifications, and proposals for Health clients / pursuits.

Contribute to or lead interview strategies and implementation.

Learn / lead internal HDR marketing processes, such as GNG, Fee Development/Approval, risk awareness and data maintenance.

Serve as Project Manager (or other roles as appropriate) on projects and prepare / negotiate project contracts.

Maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.

Interface with clients proactively, by engaging them regularly through multiple channels.

Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to health staff and project teams.

In collaboration with Health subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting sector messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc.

Actively cultivate of a network of industry partners for intelligence gathering and strategic development.

Regular engagement in local relevant industry organizations.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum 2 years project management

Experience with successfully developing and executing targeted market and client strategies.

Must be able to lead a team on projects

Good planning and mentoring skills

Forward-thinking and have a big-picture mentality.

OSHPD experience

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Other Locations

United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Health ARC

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affixed

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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