Senior Health Planner

HDR

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A prominent architecture firm is seeking a Senior Health Planner in Houston, Texas. This role involves providing planning and design support, preparing detailed drawings, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in Health Architecture and is skilled in software such as AutoCAD and REVIT. The job offers opportunities for collaboration and significant impact in healthcare design solutions. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary based on experience are included.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Health Architecture.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Health Planning.
Architectural registration required.
Knowledge of healthcare architecture planning and design.

Responsibilities

Provide planning and design support on projects.
Prepare drawings and specification documents.
Research and administer building projects applying design construction knowledge.
Mentor junior staff in health planning practices.
Understand healthcare trends and present narratives.
Coordinate disciplines in building design and health planning.
Mentor junior staff in health planning practices.
Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Mathematical reasoning

Visualization

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Rhino

MS Office

Blue Beam

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 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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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 seek 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.

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
Architectural registration
Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam)
Advanced credentials desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, AICP etc.)
Willingness to travel
Knowledge and experience of healthcare architecture planning and design
Capability to make client presentations
Leadership and management skills
Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field
Minimum of 12 years related experience
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in building construction
Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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. Compensation ranges vary by location and experience, e.g., 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.

Location

Primary location: Houston, Texas. Other locations across United States (Philadelphia, San Francisco, Atlanta, Charlotte, Boston, Omaha, Denver, Pennington, Richmond, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis, Raleigh, Seattle, Tampa, Dallas, San Diego, Arlington).

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