Senior Health Planner

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Senior Health Planner in Houston to provide innovative design solutions that enhance health outcomes. With responsibilities including project planning and mentorship, the ideal candidate should have at least 12 years of experience in healthcare architecture and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position supports an inclusive culture where employee-owners thrive while contributing to impactful healthcare design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years related experience in healthcare architecture.
• Strong organizational skills essential for project management.
• Detail-oriented with excellent technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects.
• Prepare health planning presentation drawings and documents.
• Engage in team problem solving and critical thinking.

Skills

Healthcare design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

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 work to 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?

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colors 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 seeking 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
• Understand healthcare trends
• Prepare health planning presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives
• Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning
• Mentor 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
• 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.

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

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.