Principal Health Planner

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading architectural firm is seeking an experienced professional to lead project teams in health architecture. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and at least 15 years of related experience, including 7 years in project management. Responsibilities include coordinating design solutions and client interactions for health facilities. The firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, and applicants must be willing to travel as needed.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is mandatory.
• 15 years of related experience required.
• Must have a minimum of 7 years in project management.

Mansioni

• Lead project teams in health facility planning.
• Meet with clients to analyze needs and develop architectural solutions.
• Coordinate with different disciplines during project phases.

Conoscenze

Project management

Team leadership

Client presentations

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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?

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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.

Responsibilities

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. This individual must be familiar 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 newly emerging technology in clinical equipment and communications in hospitals. Will be expected to meet directly with the client, analyze the client’s needs and conceive/develop architectural solutions commensurate with those needs. Will also initiate schematic designs/plans with responsibility for the preparation of presentation drawings, models and narratives. Additionally, they will provide for the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and healthcare planning and represent the firm by participating as a key member of the business development team in presentations to prospective clients. Finally, they will also provide guidance to other designers and work with the various engineering disciplines throughout the schematic and design development phases to ensure that the solution accommodates the architectural, engineering and client’s needs and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Architecture
• 20 years\' experience in health architecture and planning
• Extensive knowledge and experience of health architecture planning and design
• Deeply understands 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
• Participates in relevant community activities to promote firm’s vision and values

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

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.

Location and Schedule

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston

• Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, 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-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Arlington

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting: Jan 23, 2026

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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