Principal Health Planner

HDR; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 135,366 - 228,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Principal Health Planner in Richmond, Virginia. This role will lead project teams in planning and delivering health and research facilities. Candidates should possess substantial experience, including 20 years in health architecture and strong project management skills. The firm offers a collaborative culture where each individual is valued. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in health architecture and planning.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience.
• Registered Architect.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for health project planning and delivery.
• Assess client needs and develop architectural solutions.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Health architecture experience

Project management skills

Client presentation skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Health Planner – HDR

Join a team of employee‑owners dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where each person is valued and respected. HDR fosters a culture of inclusion and asks, "What is our impact on the world?" This role plays a vital part in delivering meaningful health projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

This individual will lead project teams for the planning and delivery of health projects, focusing on facility and departmental planning of health and research facilities. Responsibilities include: assessing client needs, developing architectural solutions, initiating schematic designs, preparing presentation drawings, models, and narratives; coordinating all building‑design disciplines; participating in business development activities; and mentoring other designers to ensure solutions meet architectural, engineering, and client objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 20 years of experience in health architecture and planning
• Extensive knowledge of health‑facility operations, safety codes, MEP & structural implications, and health standards (FGI, JACHO, etc.)
• Advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, Lean Six Sigma
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Bluebeam
• Active participation in relevant community activities to promote the 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 and leading project teams
• Strong client‑presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive local and regional market knowledge
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to participation in an employee‑owned culture

What We Believe

To build great things together, drawing on one another’s life experiences and perspectives, fostering a collaborative culture, encouraging trust, and connecting closely with our clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where each person is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work daily.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation

Salary depends on skills, experience, education, and location:

• 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

Primary Location

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

Job Information

Industry: Architecture
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Health Planning
Job Posting Date: Dec 23, 2025

HDR is an affirmatively action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.