Health Principal

HDR, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Health Principal in Seattle to influence health sector goals and lead multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should possess 15 years of experience, including 7 years in project management, and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Responsibilities include business development, client relationship management, and oversight of project delivery. Excellent leadership and communication skills are mandatory. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to community well-being through innovative health design.

Qualifications

• 15 years related experience.
• Minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Must have experience on large-scale projects.
• Ability to lead a team and make client presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage health sector goals and business development.
• Grow local health sector team and build client relationships.
• Coordinate work of multi-disciplinary teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Monitor project financial aspects and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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? 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.

For nearly 60 years, HDR has delivered award-winning integrated healthcare planning and design for some of the world’s foremost medical centers and health systems. Amongst our numerous accolades, HDR is recognized as a global leader in the field of Health design. As testament to our commitment to advancing healthcare delivery, we have been ranked #1 in Healthcare Design by Modern Healthcare Magazine 25 times.

We are currently searching for a Health Principal in our Seattle office.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Business Development Responsibilities:
  • Manage Health Sector Goals – work closely with local office Managing Principal and leadership to ensure that the health sector is meeting the firm’s business objectives from a local, regional and national perspective.
  • Collaborate with Health Sector Leadership – work with the Regional Health Directors and firmwide health leaders to implement key initiatives, investments and strategies for growth and practice development, obtain new project work, generate thought leadership and contribute towards local office profitability.
  • Grow Local Health Sector Team – grow a well‑balanced, multi‑disciplinary team; assess capabilities of staffing resources; recruit and maintain expertise, balancing all aspects of a design‑driven top‑tier health practice.
  • Build Client Relationships – develop strong client relationships and serve as a key client relationship manager on projects.
  • Demonstrate Local Leadership – participate as a health thought leader in professional organizations, activities and services in or around the region that further the firm’s vision, value and relationships.
  • Represent and Advance the Firm – increase awareness and understanding within the community of the firm’s health practice on a local, regional, and national basis.
  • Business Development and Marketing – coordinate regularly with the Managing Principal and the Regional Health Director on all BD, marketing and practice growth efforts; identify, qualify and develop business leads; develop effective capture plans to convert leads to wins; coordinate, collaborate and cooperate with local leadership to build teamwork and maximize effectiveness of all BD and marketing efforts.
  • Proposal Writing – lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFPs and the development of written proposal responses; craft and write proposals and oversee timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm.
  • Interviews and Presentations – lead the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews.
  • Regional Teamwork – work and collaborate with other health leaders, marketing staff and design professionals throughout the firm, especially within the region, to develop relationships and win work.
  • Progress Tracking – monitor marketing progress, performance indicators, marketing report accuracy, budgets and costs, risk management and manage progress within assigned marketing resource allocations.
• Project Delivery Responsibilities:
  • Direct and coordinate work of single or multi‑disciplinary teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close‑out).
  • Responsible for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity or number of staff.
  • Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
  • Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
  • Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
  • Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of the agreed‑to budget and schedule.
  • Work with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
  • Implement QA/QC procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large‑scale health projects.
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional health market.
• Experience with successfully developing and executing targeted market and client strategies.
• Advanced credentialing desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, etc).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Must have experience on large‑scale projects
• Must be able 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
• Must be willing to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

EEO Statement

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.

Location

United States – Washington – Seattle

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

Jan 16, 2026

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.