Senior Health Planner

HDR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,736 - 203,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Senior Health Planner to enhance their Health practice in Philadelphia. The candidate will provide design and planning solutions that improve health outcomes. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, preparing detailed architectural documents, and engaging in problem solving for innovative solutions. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Architecture, over 10 years of relevant experience, architectural registration, and strong computer skills across various design tools. The firm values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Health Architecture.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Health Planning.
• Architectural registration is required.
• Strong computer skills in relevant design software.
• Advanced credentials like ACHA or LEED are desired.
• Willingness to travel for projects.
• Leadership and management skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects.
• Engage in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Prepare health-planning presentation drawings and documents.
• Assist coordination of all disciplines related to design.
• Mentor junior staff in health-planning practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Mathematical reasoning

Visualization

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Health Planner at HDR

We are seeking a Senior Health Planner to support our growing Health practice and continue the legacy of providing clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition. 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 practice uses evidence‑based design to fully integrate clinical, operational, and facility planning to support an organization’s strategic objectives.

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.
• 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 other interested colleagues in health‑planning practices.
• Understand current healthcare trends.
• 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, Bluebeam).
• 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.
• 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 the construction of buildings.
• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing precision technical plans, prints, drawings, and models.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all help create an inclusive environment where each individual is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups foster belonging and support across diverse demographics.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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 varies with skill, experience, education, and location (e.g., Texas: $120,736 – $203,840).

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 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.