Senior Planner - Justice

HDR, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Planner - Justice in West Palm Beach, FL. The role focuses on strategic analysis, data interpretation, and planning to secure funding for civic and justice projects.

You will work with cross-functional teams on facility planning, master planning, and contracting strategies while mentoring staff new to the Civic and Justice building type. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in Civic and Justice planning, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related Civic and Justice planning experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and PM skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level strategic analysis for Planning for Civic and Justice.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data for Civic and Justice clients.
• Develop plans to secure funding for future projects based on research and meetings.
• Assist teams with facility planning, master planning, staffing, and space programming.
• Understand operational planning, facilities management, construction, lease management, and contracting strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Client interaction

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Planner - Justice, we'll count on you to:

• Perform high level strategic analysis for Planning for Civic and Justice.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data for Planning for Civic and Justice clients.
• Take information obtained through research and meetings with Civic and Justice clients and develop plans for them to successfully secure funding for future projects.
• Assist in teams with capabilities to handle all aspects of Civic and Justice projects, from facility planning, master planning, staffing, and space programming.
• Solid understanding of operational planning, facilities management, facility construction, managing lease agreements, policies, and implementing the contracting strategy in alignment with local policies and federal/state regulations.
• Assist in developing growth strategies for existing and new global geographic markets within the Civic and Justice business line.
• Ability to interact with clients and demonstrate communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead client meetings.
• Responsible for working with and mentoring staff unfamiliar with the Civic and Justice building type, scope, schedule, budget, and all planning project elements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 or more years' experience in Civic and Justice Planning
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 5 years related experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• 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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Florida-West Palm Beach

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Justice ARC

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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