Associate Principal - Healthcare

HDR; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR in Atlanta seeks an Associate Principal to lead the Healthcare Architecture practice in Georgia. You will guide the sector, build client relationships, lead pursuits, and oversee project teams across the full lifecycle to deliver design excellence and strong outcomes.

Preferred qualifications include 10+ years in healthcare architecture, PMP or similar leadership, LEED accreditation, and a robust Georgia market network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• 10+ years related experience in healthcare architecture.
• Registered Architect with strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Healthcare sector strategy in Georgia and surrounding area.
• Develop capture plans, pursue new clients, and maintain visibility in the market.
• Direct project teams, manage budgets, schedules, and quality across projects.

Skills

Healthcare architecture

Business development

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

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?

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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.

HDR is looking for an Associate Principal to join our Healthcare Architecture practice in Atlanta. In the role of Associate Principal, you will help guide the overall direction of the Healthcare sector in the Georgia market and surrounding area and be part of a dynamic and growing Healthcare team in Atlanta. You will also contribute to broader regional growth strategies and help position the practice for long-term expansion. 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 Healthcare Team throughout the region. The role includes a variety of duties ranging from engaging in business development, leading pursuits, and directing project teams. You will also provide leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between client objectives, team performance, and delivery outcomes. Critical to this role is a commitment to developing and nurturing strong client relationships, beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through project execution. These client relationships will be essential to creating opportunities and maintaining HDR’s position for future work.

Project types include hospitals, ambulatory care centers, clinics, medical office buildings (MOBs), and specialty care environments for healthcare systems, institutional clients, and private providers. Projects may include a variety of clinical, diagnostic, treatment, surgical, and patient support environments designed to improve patient outcomes, enhance caregiver experience, and advance healthcare delivery. Project opportunities are largely within the Georgia market, but may extend to neighboring states and potentially abroad due to personal relationships, particular expertise, project needs, etc. On a day-by-day basis, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to the leadership and visioning for the Healthcare sector in the Georgia region.
• Develop capture plans and initiate relationships with key new clients.
• Maintain an active and visible presence in the Healthcare sector.
• Develop qualifications and proposals for healthcare pursuits.
• Contribute to or leading pursuit go/no-go and strategy discussions.
• Contribute to or direct interview strategies and implementation.
• Prepare and negotiate project contracts.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge and/or Project Manager on projects as appropriate.
• Maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
• Oversee financial performance across projects, including proactive budget management, forecasting, and alignment of resources with strategic priorities.
• Direct staffing strategies and workload planning across multiple teams to ensure efficient and successful project delivery.
• Champion and ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures to maintain design excellence and technical rigor across all deliverables.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, building a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Facilitate coordination and alignment among internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Guide project teams through all phases of delivery, from initiation through close-out, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to project teams.
• In collaboration with healthcare subject matter experts, and independently when appropriate, develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting program messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, and industry trends related to healthcare facility design.
• Contribute to thought leadership and represent HDR in industry forums to strengthen market presence and influence.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience with healthcare architecture projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• PMP certification or demonstrated leadership of large, complex projects or programs
• Proven experience leading healthcare portfolios, including client development and repeat business success
• LEED Accreditation, with demonstrated leadership in sustainable and regenerative design strategies (low-carbon design, LEED, SDGs, Living Building Challenge)
• Familiarity with Fitwel, WELL, and AIA Framework for Design Excellence, with the ability to integrate these at a program or portfolio level
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale priorities while balancing strategic leadership and project oversight
• Established or emerging network within the Georgia market with the ability to expand HDR’s regional presence, local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Good planning and mentoring 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.

Primary Location:United States-Georgia-Atlanta Industry:Architecture Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Health ARC Job Posting:Jul 22, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff…(https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.