Senior Health Planner

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time away and holidays

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Health Planner to enhance their integrated healthcare planning and design services. This role involves providing design support, preparing detailed drawings and specifications, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, significant experience in health planning, and strong technical skills in design software. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Health Architecture.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Health Planning.
• Architectural registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects.
• Prepare drawings and specification documents.
• Research, plan, and design building projects for clients.

Skills

Health Planning

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Rhino

MS Office

Blue Beam

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Health Planner role at HDR.

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 to foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and the communities we serve. We ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We are in search of a Senior Health Planner to support our growing Health practice and continue a legacy of delivering award‑winning integrated healthcare planning and design. For more than 50 years, HDR has delivered evidence‑based design solutions that enhance the health and human condition of those we serve.

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 in the coordination of all disciplines related to 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.).
• Willing to travel.
• Knowledge of healthcare architecture planning and design.
• Capability to make 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 of 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.

Benefits

HDR offers 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.

Location

Primary: United States‑Texas‑Houston.
Other locations include Pennsylvania‑Philadelphia, California‑San Francisco, Georgia‑Atlanta, North Carolina‑Charlotte, Massachusetts‑Boston, Nebraska‑Omaha, Colorado‑Denver, New Jersey‑Pennington, Virginia‑Richmond, Illinois‑Chicago, California‑Los Angeles, New York‑New York, Minnesota‑Minneapolis, North Carolina‑Raleigh, Washington‑Seattle, Florida‑Tampa, Texas‑Dallas, California‑San Diego, Virginia‑Arlington.

Job Posting Information

Posted: December 22, 2025. Full‑time, Regular, Mid‑Senior level.

HDR is 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.