Senior Health Planner

HDR; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,736 - 203,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Senior Health Planner to enhance their health practice. You will deliver creative solutions for clients in healthcare, requiring over 10 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Applicants should possess strong problem-solving skills, detailed technical knowledge, and be ready to mentor others. The firm values collaboration and innovation, providing an inclusive environment to empower employees and improve health designs across communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years related experience in health architecture.
• Strong organizational skills essential.
• Knowledge of design techniques and construction procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design, and coordination support on projects.
• Engage in problem solving and teamwork to create detailed drawings.
• Mentor junior staff in health planning practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Mathematical reasoning

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Rhino

MS Office

Blue Beam

Job description

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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. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities. We constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

We are in search of a Senior Health Planner to support our growing Health practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve. For more than 50 years, HDR has delivered award‑winning integrated healthcare planning and design for some of the world’s foremost medical centers and health systems. Our global healthcare practice uses evidence‑based design methodologies to fully integrate clinical, operational and facility planning to support an organization's strategic objectives in design. HDR has been consistently ranked the #1 Healthcare Design firm because our clients rely on us for the advanced planning, programming and design expertise needed to deliver 21st‑century healthcare. Helping our clients imagine the future, and then providing the integrated and forward‑thinking services to achieve those goals is the hallmark of our planning and consulting practice. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the leading health practice of an internationally recognized firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects and pursuits
• Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings
• Prepare drawings and specification documents
• Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials
• Understanding of healthcare trends
• Prepare health planning presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives
• Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning
• Responsible for mentoring junior staff or other interested colleagues in health planning practices
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Health Architecture
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Health Planning
• Architectural registration
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam)
• Advanced credentials desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, AICP etc.)
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have knowledge and experience of healthcare architecture planning and design
• Must be capable of making client presentations
• Leadership and management skills are required
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 12 years related experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings
• Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
• 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.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) California: $120,736 -$203,840; Colorado: $120,736 - $172,480; Illinois: $120,736 - $172,480; Massachusetts: $131,712 - $188,160; Minnesota: $115,248 - $164,640; New Jersey: $126,224 - $180,320; New York: $137,200 - $196,000; Washington State: $131,712 - $188,160

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

Industry

Architecture

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Health Planning

Job Posting

Dec 22, 2025

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.