Senior Project Manager (Healthcare Architecture)

HDR, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager Architecture in San Francisco to lead complex healthcare projects from planning through design, construction and closeout.

You will coordinate Project Architects and balance multidiscipline teams while engaging in marketing, design and production meetings. Ideal candidates have California healthcare project experience (OSHPD-1/3), strong leadership, and a track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required
• 10+ years related experience required
• Minimum 5 years project management experience and ability to lead a team

Responsibilities

• Lead complex healthcare projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout
• Coordinate work of Project Architects and balance multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Facilitate design sessions with client and project team across all delivery phases
• Manage staffing workload to complete documents on schedule
• Track project finances and ensure work stays within budget and schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement

Aug 19, 2026

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?

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.

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it's about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

In the role of Senior Project Manager Architecture, we'll count on you to:

Lead complex healthcare projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout

Independently coordinate work of Project Architects and balance multidiscipline teams throughout the entire project's development

Be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings

Facilitate design work sessions during all phases of delivery with the client and their representatives; and facilitate sessions in collaboration with the Project Architect and other disciplines as required to advance the work throughout all phases of delivery

Experience with California healthcare projects, including OSHPD-1 and OSHPD-3, navigating reviews, approvals, code compliance, and coordination with AHJ

Lead user group meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions with clinicians, administrators, and facilities teams to guide decision making

Coordinate staffing workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule

Coordinate with contractors and trade partners to develop and manage pull planning schedules using Last Planner System principles, improving workflow reliability, team alignment, and schedule performance

Track financial aspects of projects, including forecasting and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule and internal labor budget

Work with the Health Principal, Regional Controller and Managing Principal for project reviews with corporate management as needed

Champion quality control and assurance process by working with Quality Management Coordinator to facilitate quality meetings throughout all phases of project development

Participate in marketing activities representing project management requirements of proposals, schedules, fees, interview teams, etc.

Strengthen client relations through excellence in project delivery

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED PMP certification

Experience with California healthcare projects, including OSHPD-1 and OSHPD-3

Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Good planning and mentoring 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-California-San Francisco

Other Locations : United States-California-Folsom

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