Director, Planning and Design

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Champion the long-term vision and strategic direction for campus planning and design, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, values, and future growth objectives.
• Align physical planning efforts with broader organizational goals, system strategic priorities, and financial frameworks to support sustainable and impactful capital development.
• Lead the creation, maintenance, and execution of comprehensive master plans, design guidelines, and planning policies that promote consistency, innovation, and excellence in the built environment.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, clinical stakeholders, and external partners to guide planning decisions, ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and alignment with institutional needs.
• Manage internal planning teams and external consultants, optimizing resource allocation, performance, and project outcomes through effective leadership, contract management, and operational oversight.
• Provide expert oversight and validation of project scope, cost estimates, and timelines from schematic design through construction documentation. Ensure alignment with institutional priorities, risk mitigation strategies, and lifecycle cost considerations to support successful project delivery.
• Lead efforts to ensure all planning and design activities comply with applicable building codes, ADA standards, FGI Guidelines, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements. Proactively monitor changes in regulations and integrate best practices to uphold safety, accessibility, and operational excellence.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine architectural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), interior finish, and furniture standards. Ensure consistency, quality, and sustainability across all capital projects, while supporting innovation and adaptability to evolving institutional needs.
• Represent the planning and design function in executive leadership briefings, governance committees, and external partnerships. Provide strategic insight and technical expertise to inform decision-making, foster alignment, and advance institutional planning objectives.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field required. Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years' experience in planning at an academic medical center. Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role overseeing planning and design functions.
• Licensure: Applicant must be a licensed architect.
• Skills: Strategic Visioning, Leadership & Team Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Expertise, Analytical Thinking.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical effort: intermittent standing, walking, and reaching is required without assistance.
• Close computer work with intense concentration more than half of the day.
• Ability to discern color, ability to hear conversations and telephone communications clearly.