Senior Health Planner

HDR; Pennington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health architecture firm is seeking a Senior Health Planner to oversee the planning, design, and coordination of healthcare projects. This role requires substantial experience in Health Architecture and Health Planning, with a focus on mentoring junior staff and engaging in teamwork. Candidates should have a Master's in Architecture, strong organizational and communication skills, and be willing to travel. Join us to shape the future of healthcare design with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Health Architecture.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in Health Planning.
• Architectural registration is preferred.
• Willingness to travel for job-related assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design, and coordination support on projects.
• Engage in problem solving and teamwork for accurate designs.
• Prepare drawings and specification documents.
• Research and administer building projects applying knowledge of codes.
• Prepare health planning presentation drawings and narratives.
• Mentor junior staff in health-planning practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Mathematical reasoning

Visualization

Client presentations

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

MS Office

Blue Beam

Job description

Senior Health Planner – HDR

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. We empower everyone to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day, while weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into our practice. HDR’s 50‑year legacy of award‑winning integrated healthcare planning and design rests on evidence‑based methodologies that integrate clinical, operational, and facility planning to support strategic objectives. This role supports a growing health practice and continues that legacy.

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, building codes, and building materials.
• Understand healthcare trends and prepare health‑planning presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives.
• Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to building design and health planning.
• Mentor junior staff or 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).
• Willingness to travel.
• Knowledge and experience of healthcare architecture planning and design.
• Capability to make client presentations.
• Leadership and management skills 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 building construction.
• Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles for precision technical plans, prints, drawings, and models.
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture.

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.

Schedule & Employment

Full‑time, Regular.

Business Class

Health Planning.

Job Posting Date

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.