Architecture - Medical Planner

Responsibilities

• Provide medical planning expertise to other team members and the firm-wide healthcare practice.
• Participates in user groups (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for healthcare facilities and assist with technical aspects of the meeting.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
• Provides technical knowledge in the design and planning of various-sized medical and healthcare facilities.
• Ensures project inter-disciplinary and quality control coordination.
• Develops architectural drawings to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Prepares and modifies architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc.
• Anticipates and develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Communicates planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities.
• Supervises other team members in conjunction with project managers.
• May lead periodical project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• May mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff.
• Participates actively in the firm-wide Healthcare practice within HOK.
• Participates actively in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Promotes the principles of sustainability and Evidence Based Design.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required and healthcare design certification preferred.
• Master Degree preferred.
• 5 years’ prior experience focused on a variety of healthcare projects - full new facilities, additions, renovations, departments with some large-scale, complex healthcare projects required.
• Architecture license preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Qualifications

Commutes to HOK offices in Chicago, IL.

Skills

May require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

Benefits

• Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

Pay

The reasonably estimated annual salary range for this position in Chicago is $90,000-$125,000.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays).
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free mental wellness resources.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Fertility coverage.
• Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Company Info

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.