About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Our Healthcare practice in Chicago is growing! We're looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of our talented and diverse team. Join us if you're looking for an energized work environment with substantial opportunity for career advancement.

For nearly 60 years, HDR has delivered award-winning integrated healthcare planning and design for some of the world's foremost medical centers and health systems. Ranking as the #1 Healthcare Design firm 23 times by Modern Healthcare, our clients know we understand their mission and business. Using evidence-based design methodologies, we fully integrate clinical, operational, and facility planning that supports an organization's strategic objectives by design.

HDR is a global design firm with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and belief in each other. Together we create success through our shared values and commitment to respond to the needs of our clients. Shaped by 100% employee ownership, we build on our individual contributions and collaborate to make great things possible. Come join our team!

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

• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline healthcare projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish client relations in conjunction with the Principal in Charge and be involved with high level marketing efforts including fee development, schedules, contracts, and client interviews.
• Conduct schematic design, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, Project Architects, and other disciplines
• Coordinate workloads with project team through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Work with the Controller, Principal in Charge, and Managing Principal for project reviews
• Execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Attend industry networking events and conferences as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• A minimum of 10 years of related architectural experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Experience with large and small private and federal healthcare projects
• Strong public speaking skills
• Must be able to lead a team on complex Healthcare projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Good planning and mentoring skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEED Certification
• Preference given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.