Medical Planner

About the role

This role involves understanding and executing all aspects of the design process, contributing to team success, and providing medical architecture expertise.

Responsibilities

• Understands and executes the design process and project complexities.
• Provides master planning, design, and related medical architecture expertise.
• Collaborates with members of the healthcare group to design projects meeting firm and client goals.
• Aids clients in determining goals and objectives of healthcare facilities through a clear programming process.
• Assists in the production of architectural programs for clients.
• Participates on the project team to achieve goals and objectives, communicating with team members promptly.
• Contributes to marketing proposals and interviews.
• Develops alternate design solutions based on client's long-term plans during the master planning and design phases.
• Supports the team during the schematic design phase.
• Creates room and departmental layouts and assists in selecting building systems.
• Ensures program requirements are included during the construction document phase.
• Assists in evaluating existing facilities.
• Collects and analyzes data through interviews, focus groups, surveys, observations, and post-occupancy evaluations.
• Reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Mentors staff and coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Requirements

Requires a professional degree in architecture or a related field, or 25 years of experience in the design profession. Professional architectural license or LEED GA certification within six months of hire is preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software.
• Experience with conceptual modeling tools like Rhino and Grasshopper.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with life safety requirements, construction contract administration, and construction techniques.
• Knowledge of LEAN concepts or accredited certifications relevant to living design.
• Licensure or certification in areas such as LEED AP, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, or Passive House Consultant/Designer.

Skills

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Construction techniques
• Knowledge of LEAN concepts
• OSHPD knowledge (California-specific)
• Certificate of Need (state-specific)
• Functional design software
• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Conceptual modeling tools
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools
• Presentation tools

Benefits

Perkins&Will fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives for fair and competitive pay practices. The annual pay salary range for this position in Philadelphia is between $93,700 and $124,800. Equal employment opportunity is practiced, and the company complies with all relevant anti-discrimination laws and regulations.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position in Philadelphia is between $93,700 and $124,800.

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