Medical Planner

Responsibilities

• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Provides master planning, design, and related medical architecture expertise.
• Collaborates with members of the healthcare group to design a project that meets the firm’s commitment to design, quality, schedules, client needs, financial budget, and time table.
• Assists the client in determining goals and objectives of the healthcare facility through a clear programming process.
• Aids in the production of an architectural program for clients.
• Participates on team in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the project and communicates with team members in a timely manner.
• Presents marketing proposals and interviews.
• Prepares alternate design solutions for consideration based on client’s long-range plan during the master planning and design phases.
• Supports team members with schematic design phase.
• Provides room and departmental layouts and assists in the selection of building systems.
• Aids in the inclusion of program requirements during the construction document phase.
• Aids in the evaluation of existing facilities.
• Manages, develops, and facilitates data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance.
• Mentors staff.
• Collaborates effectively with partners and consultants.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in medical planning.
• Self-starter with strong project architect skills.
• Experience in highly technical projects.
• Strong interest in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture, or related discipline.
• Professional architectural license preferred.
• Healthcare experience.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
• ACHA Accreditation Preferred.
• Proficient in BIM, Building codes, Site analysis, Preliminary design studies, Contract documents, Life safety requirements, Specifications, Construction contract administration, Construction Techniques, Knowledge of LEAN concepts, Functional design, and advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software, Advanced Revit, Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite, Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay, Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop.

Skills

• Strong communication and direction skills.
• Effective mentoring and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage and develop teams.
• Collaborative and supportive working style.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including, medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, 401k with employer match, PTO and paid holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, life insurance, and learning and development opportunities.

Pay

The annual pay range for this position is between $96,800 and $129,000 commensurate with qualifications.